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Pick out the correctly spelt word.
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Pick out the antonym of 'strength'
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Choose the correct sentence.
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Pick out the synonym of the following word - 'captivating'.
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Name of the autobiography of Kamala Das is :
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Who among the following is the first woman to receive two Nobel Prizes ?
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Global Hunger Index is released by which of the following organizations ?
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In how many different ways can the letters of the word AUCTION be arranged in such a way that the vowels always come together?
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A small organ at the base of the brain that produces substances that affect growth and sexual development (hormones) is called: (DROP)
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How much time will it take for an amount of ₹ 4.5% to yield 81 of interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest ? (DROP)
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The average of 7 consecutive numbers is 20. Then sum of smallest and greatest number is
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During Translation termination, after the release of RFI, RF3 is also released by hydrolyzing its GTP. ____________ binds at A-site and then __________ binds at A-site which helps in translocation and helps in removal of E-site and P-site tRNA.
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On the basis of the following hydropathy plots for three proteins (A-C) predict which would be membrane proteins?
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Starting with glucose labelled in either position 1, 2 or 3 with 14C, which labelled molecule will be the first to lose the radioactive carbon as 14CO2 if the glucose is used exclusively for the glycolytic and TCA cycles.
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Which of the following characteristics of proof-reading are essential to maintain fidelity in DNA replication?
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Which one of the following correctly pairs an amino acid with a valid chemical characteristic?
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Porin, a protein from the outer membranes of bacteria such as E.coli and Rhodobactercapsulatus represents a class of membrane proteins with a completely different type of structure. Structures of this type are built from (A) __________ and contain essentially no (B) __________, here A and B are, respectively:
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Which of the following proteins do not represent Quaternary structure?
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If H is enthalpy, and T is temperature, the relationship between Entropy (S) and Gibbs energy (G) change can be expressed as:
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Kcat is measured under:
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Peptide bond is a:
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Which of the following is the storage form of a lipid?
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During mating between a Hfr strain and a F- recipient cell:
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The recommended percentage of dietary fat per day is:
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The counterpart(s) of DNA polymerase III in eukaryotes is/are:
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Why do erythrocytes swell and burst when placed in water?
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Serum albumins and globulins can be separated by the method of:
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SH2 domains specifically bind to:
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Which of the following protein is the component of nucleoprotein?
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Which ratio is constant for DNA?
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Tay-Sachs disease in the result of a genetic defeat in the metabolism of:
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Ascorbic acid deficiency is not associated with
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Which of the following enzymes are not regulated by phosphorylation and dephosphorylation?
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Tyrosine is not a precursor for which of the following molecules:
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Which of the following is not true about conjugated bilirubin?
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Formation of mature insulin includes all of the following except:
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The genomes of viruses, prokaryotes and eukaryotes could be:
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| List I | List II |
| A. Ion-exchange chromatography | I. Specific binding interaction between an immobilized ligand |
| B. Dialysis | II. Net surface charge |
| C. Affinity chromatography | III. Differential Partitioning |
| D. Thin layer chromatography | IV. Removing waste products |
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Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Hydrolase | I. Acetyl-CoA synthetase |
| B. Oxidoreductase | II. Pyruvate kinase |
| C. Transferase | III. Cytochrome oxidase |
| D. Ligase | IV. Lipase |
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QUESTION ID:91
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Lag Phase | I. Exponential phase |
| B. Log Phase | II. Depletion of an essential nutrient |
| C. Stationary phase | III. Adaptation to growth condition |
| D. Death phase | IV. Decline phase |
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QUESTION ID:92
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Mycobacterium | I. AIDS |
| B. Retro Virus | II. Tuberculosis and leprosy |
| C. Plasmodium | III. Diarrheal illness |
| D. Vibrio cholera | IV. Malarial fever |
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QUESTION ID:93
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Glycolysis | I. Isocitrate dehydrogenase |
| B. TCA cycle | II. Pyruvate kinase |
| C. Urea cycle | III. Phosphoribulokinase |
| D. Calvin cycle | IV. Argininosuccinate synthetase |
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| List I | List II |
| A. B Cells | I. Tissue macrophages |
| B. T cells | II. Tumor cells |
| C. NK cells | III. Bursa of fibricius |
| D. Monocytes | IV. Thymus |
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| List I | List II |
| A. ABC Transporter | I. Na+K+ATPase |
| B. P type ATPase | II. Glucose transporter |
| C. F type ATPase | III. Cystic Fibrosis |
| D. Passive transporter | IV. ATP synthase |
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Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. DNA Polymerase I | I. Highest polymerization rate (250-1000 nt/sec) |
| B. DNA Polymerase II | II. 5'-3' Exonuclease activity |
| C. DNA Polymerase III | III. Least molecular weight (80000 Da) |
| D. DNA Polymerase IV | IV. DNA repair, translesion synthesis |
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| List I | List II |
| A. 3' 5' cAMP (cyclic AMP) | I. Nitroglycerin |
| B. Calcium | II. Phorbol esters |
| C. 1, 2 DAG (Diacyl glycerol) | III. Forskolin |
| D. 3' 5' cGMP (cyclic GMP) | IV. Calmodulin |
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| List I (Ions) | List II Cell (mM) |
| A. K+ | I. 145-155 |
| B. Na+ | II. 0.001 – 0.003 |
| C. Cl- | III. 3.8 – 4.0 |
| D. Ca2+ | IV. 10 – 12 |
QUESTION ID:99
| List I | List II |
| A. RNA polymerase I | I. mRNA, siRNA, miRNA |
| B. RNA polymerase II | II. Pre rRNA |
| C. RNA polymerase III | III. tRNA, snRNA |
| D. DNA polymerase γ | IV. Mitochondrial DNA replication and repair |
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Match List I with List II
| List I (G α class) | List II (Receptor examples) |
| A. G α s | I. Rhodopsin in rod cells |
| B. G α i | II. β - Adrenergic (epinephrine) Receptor; receptors for glucagon, Serotonin, vasopressin |
| C. G α q | III. α 2-Adrenergic receptor Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor |
| D. G α t | IV. α 1-Adrenergic receptor |
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Identify the correct preposition to make a meaningful sentence.
Mirror neurons first came _____ light in the 1980s.
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Identify the meaning of the underline idiom from the options given :
Radha's brother strained every nerve to enable her to get admission in Medical college.
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Choose the correct option to make a meaningful sentence. His secretary _____ five orphanages by today evening.
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Identify synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.
Aman's parents are happy that the couple is trying to find an amicable solution to their problems.
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Pick out the correctly spelt word.
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Identify the correct active voice for the sentence given below :
You are requested not to switch on the bulb.
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Identify the correct direct speech for the sentence given below
The Forbes told that it was not responsible for any information published in the magazine.
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Give below are four sentences in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. The structure of the building depends on the purpose for which it is erected.
B. People who design a building keep in mind the purpose for which it is being erected.
C. Humans erect buildings for various purposes.
D. One building may require strength, another may require comfort, and a third may require space.
Choose the correct answer from the options given belo
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From among the four options given, choose the one which is a grammatically correct sentence.
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Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error, mark option 4. (DROP)
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In 1985, the Government of India launched a special vaccination programme called :
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Match List I with List II
| List - I | List - II |
| Indian Nationals | Magsaysay winners under specific category |
| A. Verghese Kurien | I. Government Service |
| B. Boobli Geogre Verghese | II. Emergent Leadership |
| C. James Michale Lyndoh | III. Journalism & Creative Arts |
| D. Kulandei Franics | IV. Community Leadership |
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Match List- I with List- II
| List - I (Type Hydrogen) | List - II (Explanation) |
| A. Green | I. Generated through electrolysis powered by nuclear energy |
| B. Blue | II. Generated from natural gas but the carbon dioxide is not captured. |
| C. Grey | III. Generated by splitting natural gas by SMR and ATR method, Carbon dioxide is captured. |
| D. Pink | IV. Generated by electrolysis of water using renewable energy. |
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Cartographers are those who make :
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In 2003, space shuttle Columbia which carried Indian origin astronaut Kalpana Chawla, an Israeli and five other members disintegrated upon its re-entry to the Earth's atmosphere.
Name the Israeli astronaut.
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Find the next alphabets - VULHI, TSMJK, RQNIM, POONO, -----
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Aman, Balwinder, Chetan, Mahesh, Pradeep, Deepti are standing in a circle facing centre. Balwinder is in between Deepti and Chetan. Aman is in between Pradeep and Mahesh. Deepti is to the left of Mahesh. Who is between Balwinder and Mah
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Which does not belong with the others ?
(i) Contents
(ii) Chapter
(iii) Bibliography
(iv) Research Thesis
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Meena lives in Mumbai and has a house on the western beach. Her younger cousin Rakesh lives in a small town near Delhi. Rakesh is a frequent visitor to Mumbai and stays with Meena. Meena has visited Rakesh's house only once in the past 3 yea
(i) Rakesh likes Meena more than Meena likes Rakesh.
(ii) Meena is elder to Rakesh.
(iii) Meena does not like small towns.
(iv) Rakesh wants to buy house on the beach.
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Find the missing number,
7, 8, 15, 34, 71, 132. _____
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Arrange the following fractions (A-E) in their ascending order.
A. 5/8
B. 7/12
C. 13/16
D. 16/29
E. 3/4
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A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4:3. If 5 liters of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 4:5. The quantity of alcohol in the given mixture (in liters) is :
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The value of : is approximately equal to
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If , then
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If the difference between compound and simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 2% per annum is ₹ 604, then what is the sum?
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Which of the following technique is used for tracing change in intracellular location of proteins and metabolites.
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A specific protein required for infecting a host by corona virus is known as:
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The most common initial step to separate water soluble proteins from insoluble cellular material is-
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The pH at which net charge of protein becomes zero under an electrical field at room temperature is known as
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The microscope that converts slight difference in the refractive index and cell density into easily observed difference in the light intensity is known as-
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Which of the following Histone protein found in chromatin has high Lysine content?
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Which of the following techniques may be used for identifying a regulatory protein that acts by binding to specific sequence of DNA?
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Which of the following disease in humans is caused due to expanded microsatellite repeats?
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Which of the following disease is associated with Philadelphia chromosome?
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A classification system that groups organisms together based on the similarity of their observable characteristics is known as-
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A class of Immunoglobulin present in the serum which neutralizes toxins, activates complements and crosses the placenta to protect the fetus and neonate is
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Blood group antigen differs in their
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The replication on template strand always proceeds in 5′ to 3′ direction. If the sequence of template strand is 5′ATCCCT3′, how would the correct sequence of newly synthesized strand of DNA be read?
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Which of the following condition is NOT essential to maintain Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in a population?
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Bacteria produce an enzyme methylase which mainly plays a role in
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In anaerobic conditions, yeast consumes more glucose than in the presence of aerobic environment. This phenomenon is known as-
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Which DNA repair system is affected in Lynch syndrome?
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Which of the following animal has a pseudocoel?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of bony fishes?
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The method which was first developed for gene mapping in bacteria was
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The gold standard method used for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection is
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Which one of the following phytochemicals produced in plants defend against herbivores?
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The rate of oxygen production is enhanced when there is operation of
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The primary acceptor of CO2 in C4 plants is
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The prokaryotic microorganism which fixes atmospheric nitrogen in symbiotic association under aerobic condition in aquatic ferns is-
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Which of the following is not a vitamin?
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A cloning vector may not contain
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A lambda phage genome has a length of
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Chemically synthesized linker molecules containing recognition sequences of specific restriction endonucleases for creation of cohesive ends in blunt ended DNA fragments are generally
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Which one of the following is autoimmune disease?
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In which of the following plants, the gametophyte does not represent an independent free living generation?
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Which of the following statement is true about Gymnosperms?
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Gaucher disease is a genetic disorder which is associated with
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Hematopoietic stem cells are found in
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Which of the following vaccine does not provide life time protection?
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The formation of endosperm before fertilization is a characteristic of
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Heterospory is not found in
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Diagnostic test used to detect Human Immunodeficiency Virus is
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Which one of the following antibody can cross placental barrier?
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Trypan blue assay is used for the:
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Enzymes) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Histone acetyl transferase | I. DNA replication |
| B. Cyclin dependent kinase | II. Chromatin remodeling |
| C. α-antitrypsin | III. Cell cycle regulation |
| D. Topoisomerase | IV. Emphysema |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Animal) | List-II (Larva) |
| A. Annelids | I. Veliger |
| B. Insects | II. Trochophore |
| C. Mollusces | III. Ammocoetes |
| D. Cyclostomes | IV. Catterpillar |
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Hormone) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Epinephrine in liver | I. Conversion of glycogen to glucose-1 phosphate |
| B. FSH | II. Increased conversion of glycogen to glucose |
| C. Vasopressin | III. Increase synthesis of estrogen |
| D. Epinephrine in skeletal muscle | IV. Reabsorption of water |
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Nitrogenous bases) | List-II (Deaminated product) |
| A. Cytosine | I. Thymine |
| B. 5-methyl-cytosine | II. Xanthine |
| C. Adenine | III. Uracil |
| D. Guanine | IV. Hypoxanthine |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Compound) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Dolichol | I. Blood clotting factor |
| B. Vitamin-K | II. Antioxidant |
| C. Vitamin-E | III. Anticoagulant |
| D. Warfarin | IV. Sugar carrier |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Match List- I with List- II
| List-I (Cell type) | List-II (Function) |
| A. Macrophages | I. Antibody production |
| B. B-cells | II. Phagocytosis |
| C. Cytotoxic T-cells | III. Interact with macrophages and secret cytokines |
| D. Helper T-cells | IV. Interact with infected host cells |
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Match List I with List II
| List-I (Name of Scientists) | List-II (Discoveries) |
| A. Avery, Macleod and McCarty | I. Complementation analysis |
| B. Edward Jenner | II. Law of equivalence of bases |
| C. Erwin Chargaff | III. Chemical basis of heredity |
| D. Seymour Benzer | IV. Vaccine |
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QUESTION ID:173
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The application of herbicides to kill unwanted plants is widespread in agriculture.
Statement II : DCMU act by blocking electron flow at the quinone acceptors of photosystem by competing for the binding site of plastoquinone.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:174
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In prokaryotes all types of RNAs are transcrilbed by the holoenzyme, that consists of several polypeptides (Two α, One β, & One β' and one σ).
Statement II: The start signals on DNA are called promoters and represent the initial binding site for the RNA polymerase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:175
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The Glycolytic pathway is the only route available for the oxidation of sugars in plant cells.
Statement II: In Pentose phosphate pathway, the complete oxidation of one glucose-6-phosphate molecule to CO2 results in production of 12 NADPH molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Telomeres are sequences at the end of eukaryotic chromosomes which helps in stabilizing the chromosome.
Statement II: Telomeres end with multiple repeated sequences in the form of (TTAGGG)n in humans.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between cyanobacteria with the roots of higher plants.
Statement II: Mycorrhizal association is important for nutrient acquisition in plants under limited condition.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Apoptosis is a genetically regulated process occurring in specific tissues during development and disease by which cell destroy itself.
Statement II: Apoptosis is regulated by intracellular signals generated from many secreted cells, cell surface, protein hormones as well as many environmental stresses.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:180
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In C4 cycle fixation of CO2 by the carboxylation of phosphoenol pyruvate in the mesophyll cells results in conversion to malate or aspartate.
Statement II: The transport of C4 acids to the bundle sheath cells leads to decarboxylation and generation of CO2, which is finally reduced into carbohydrates via Calvin cycle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:181
Establishment of mammalian cell culture involves the following steps.
A. Culture of primary cells
B. Subculture of primary cells
C. Separation of cells from tissue by mechanical or enzymatic method
D. Culture of secondary cells
E. Subculture of secondary cells
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:182
The steps involved in bacterial translation are
A. Activation of amino acids
B. Initiation of polypeptide synthesis
C. Aminoacylation tRNA
D. Peptide bond formation
E. Termination of polypeptide
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QUESTION ID:183
The sequential steps involved in prophase I of meiosis are
A. Chromosome condensation
B. Terminalization of chiasmata
C. Formation of tetrad of bivalents (four strand)
D. Pairing of homologous chromosomes
E. Genetic recombination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:184
Arrange the following discoveries in increasing order
A. Greger John Mendel discovered the basic principles of Genetics
B. Charles Darwin published a book on origin of species
C. Watson and Crick deciphered DNA structure
D. Friedrich Miescher identified Nuclein
E. Oswald Avery identified DNA as the transforming principle
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QUESTION ID:185
Arrange the following in order of their action
A. G1 cyclin CDK Complex
B. APC-cdh1
C. S Phase cyclin CDK Complex
D. MPF
E. APC-cdc20
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QUESTION ID:186
Identify the correct order of signal transduction pathway
A. Binding of ligands to cell surface receptor
B. Termination of signal
C. Generation of intracellular second messenger
D. Intracellular signaling cascade
E. Effector response
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QUESTION ID:187
The nuceloplasmic index, where the nuclear mass and cytoplasmic mass of the cells are in the state of optimum equilibrium depends upon
A. Nuclear volume
B. Cell volume
C. Nuclear mass
D. Cytoplasmic mass
E. Centrioles number
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:188
Identify the inhibitory neurotransmitters from the following:
A. Glutamate
B. Aspartate
C. Cysteine
D. Glycine
E. GABA
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:189
The function of a gene depends on expression of
A. DNA
B. RNA
C. Protein
D. Metabolite
E. Lipid
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QUESTION ID:190
Identify the features of cancer cells
A. Rapid cell growth and division
B. Reduced cell growth and division
C. Loss of normal control of cell division
D. Reduced angiogenesis
E. Utilize glucose at reduced rate
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QUESTION ID:191
Identify the methods to measure apoptosis in-vitro in mammalian cell culture
A. MTT assay
B. LC MS
C. NMR
D. Crystal violet assay
E. PAGE
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QUESTION ID:192
Identify the tumor suppressor genes from the following
A. Ras
B. Raf
C. PTEN
D. Myc
E. p53
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QUESTION ID:193
Which of the following organizations are involved in Covaxin production in India.
A. DBT
B. CSIR-CDRI
C. ICMR-NIV
D. Bharat Biotech
E. Bharat Serum
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:194
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Bateson & Punett showed that the linked genes do not obey Mendel’s law of independent assortment.
Reason R: The Dihybrid test cross ratio for closely linked genes produced 50% parental and 50% recombinant types of progeny.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:195
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Oligosaccharides with unique structures are components of a variety of glycoproteins and glycolipids on the outer surface of plasma membranes.
Reason R: The influenza virus infects animal cells by binding to the cell surface glycoproteins as first step of infection.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:196
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Each Dideoxynucleotide used in Sanger’s method of DNA sequencing can be linked to a fluorescent molecule that gives all the fragments terminating at that nucleotide of particular colour.
Reason R: The DNA sequence is read by determining the sequence of colour in the peak as they pass through the detector.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:197
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Polyploid species of common bread wheat have evolved by hybridization followed by chromosome doubling in interspecific hybrids by treatment with colchicine.
Reason R: Colchicine induces gigantism in allopolyploid species of bread wheat.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:198
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The lacZ gene is present of pUC cloning vectors as the selectable marker by which recombinants may be selected through insertional inactivation of lacZ gene.
Reason R: IPTG acts as gratuitous inducer of lacZ genes due to which recombinants produced in pUC vectors may be selected by Blue-white screening.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:199
Match List I with List II
| List-I (Group of Organisms/Plants) | List-II (Grouped as) |
| A. Bacteria and Blue-Green Algae | I. Tracheophyta |
| B. Bryophytes and Pteridophytes | II. Spermatophyta |
| C. Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms | III. Monera |
| D. Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | IV. Embryophyta |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:200
Match List I with List II
| List-I (Plants) | List-II (Economic Importance) |
| A. Rauwolfia serpentina | I. Insect repellents |
| B. Vinca rosea | II. Tooth paste |
| C. Schizyzium aromaticum | III. Blood Pressure |
| D. Azadirachta indica | IV. Cancer |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:201
From among the four options given, choose the most appropriate sequence of the four phrases given below, to make a meaningful sentence:
(A) turn to the next page
(B) once you get to the end
(C) to find the correct answers
(D) of the quiz
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:202
Choose the correctly spelt word.
QUESTION ID:203
Choose the correct sentence.
QUESTION ID:204
Match List I with List II
| List I (Word) | List II (Antonym) |
| (A) lively | (i) comfort |
| (B) release | (ii) discredit |
| (C) bother | (iii) check |
| (D) appreciate | (iv) dull |
QUESTION ID:205
From among the four options given, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to ‘professional’
QUESTION ID:206
Identify the correct direct narration for the following sentence.
Moti asked Gangu whether the latter was in his sense.
QUESTION ID:207
Which of the following is a one-word substitute for ‘a government by the wealthy’?
QUESTION ID:208
Pick out the synonym of the following word
Optimist
QUESTION ID:209
Fill up the blank with the correct form of verb:
Neither of the two plans ________ approved.
QUESTION ID:210
Identify the passive voice for the following sentence.
Do not insult the poor.
QUESTION ID:211
Member of Parliament will lose his membership if he is continuously absent from his sessions for:
QUESTION ID:212
When value of money exceeds the commodity value of money, it is called
QUESTION ID:213
Which of the following will become the first multilateral agency to open an office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech City (GIFT)?
QUESTION ID:214
Name the first Indian firm which has entered the so-called global carbon market through the farm sector
QUESTION ID:215
A retired judge of a High Court is permitted to practice as a lawyer in
QUESTION ID:216
Invariable Concomittance relations are like:
(A) The relation between Tree and Fruit
(B) The relation between Fire and Coolness
(C) The relation between Smoke and Fire
(D) The relation between Earth and Smell
(E) The relation where absence of one is the negation of other
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:217
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| (A) Philosopher | (I) Rational |
| (B) Truth | (II) Taste |
| (C) Tongue | (III) Idea |
| (D) Man | (IV) Eternal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:218
Put all the statements in a specific order. Choose the option which indicates a valid argument containing a logical statement, i.e., where the third statement is a conclusion from the preceding two statements:
(A) All Cats are Pens
(B) All Dogs are Pens
(C) All Dogs are Cats
(D) Some Dogs are Pens
(E) Some Pens are Cats
(F) No Cat is Hen
Choose:
QUESTION ID:219
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| (A) Bees | (I) Consciousness |
| (B) Mind | (II) Poison |
| (C) Snake | (III) Honey |
| (D) Human | (IV) Thought |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:220
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| (A) Forest | (I) Bacteria |
| (B) Milk | (II) Taste |
| (C) Water | (III) Trees |
| (D) Food | (IV) Oxygen |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:221
The polynomial ( p(x) = ax3 + bx2 + x - 6 ), when divided by ( x + 2 ) and ( x - 2 ) leaves the remainders 0 and 4 respectively, then
QUESTION ID:222
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): If the areas of two circles are in the ratio 16 : 25 then their circumferences are in the ratio 4 : 5.
Reason (R): If the areas of two circles are in the ratio (A1 : A2), then their circumferences are in the ratio
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:223
The diameter of a sphere is 6 cm. It is melted and drawn into a wire of diameter 4 mm. Then the length of the wire is
QUESTION ID:224
If and are the roots of the quadratic equation
x2+ ax − b = 0 and then
QUESTION ID:225
A three-digit number is chosen at random. The probability that its hundred’s digit, ten’s digit, and unit’s digit are consecutive integers in descending order, is
QUESTION ID:226
Choose the correct sequence for protein transport in a cell.
QUESTION ID:227
Enzyme responsible for relaxing positive supercoiling of DNA in prokaryotes
QUESTION ID:228
Sudan Black is used for staining of
QUESTION ID:229
Sodium–Potassium ATPase transports
QUESTION ID:230
Voltage-Dependent Anion-selective Channels (VDACs) allow passage of small molecules across
QUESTION ID:231
Which of the following is a non-parametric test?
QUESTION ID:232
Which of the following is known as positional average?
QUESTION ID:233
Haplodiploid system of sex determination is found in
QUESTION ID:234
Example of multiple allelism is
QUESTION ID:235
When one gene masks the effect of another gene in a phenotype, then it is known as:
QUESTION ID:236
The association in which population of one organism is benefitted and population of the other is unaffected is known as
QUESTION ID:237
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in which State?
QUESTION ID:238
Genetic material of Coronavirus is
QUESTION ID:239
In the above mentioned Ramachandran Plot, A and B represent the following respectively
QUESTION ID:240
Phospholipase C cleaves phosphatidyl-inositol 4,5-bisphosphate into the following:
QUESTION ID:241
The formation of hypoblast in birds is a result of
QUESTION ID:242
Lysozyme cleaves peptidoglycan at
QUESTION ID:243
Direct Greenhouse gases do not include
QUESTION ID:244
Which one of the following technique is used for the characterisation of RNA?
QUESTION ID:245
In the formation of agarose gel, which one of the following bonds is involved?
QUESTION ID:246
Melatonin is derived from which of the following?
QUESTION ID:247
Which one of the following is known as pacemaker of the heart?
QUESTION ID:248
In the stomach, hydrochloric acid (HCl) is secreted by
QUESTION ID:249
Reabsorption of water via the distal convoluted tubule is by which of the following?
QUESTION ID:250
Hormone responsible for metamorphosis in frog is :-
QUESTION ID:251
Embryonic cleavage in mammals is
QUESTION ID:252
Neoteny is exhibited by :-
QUESTION ID:253
The six-kingdom classification was proposed by whom?
QUESTION ID:254
The structural basis in sponges is provided by which of the following? (DROP)
QUESTION ID:255
Methylation of Uracil forms which of the following?
QUESTION ID:256
Which of the enzyme catalyses the formation of peptide bond between two amino acids?
QUESTION ID:257
Histone Acetyl Transferase (HAT) acetylates which amino acid of histone?
QUESTION ID:258
Which of the following immune cells are known as polymorphonuclear (PMN) leucocytes?
QUESTION ID:259
Cytotoxic T cells are :-
QUESTION ID:260
MHC-II is expressed by which of the following?
QUESTION ID:261
Tetrapods and insects first appeared during which period?
QUESTION ID:262
Molecular clock concept used to measure evolutionary changes is based on:
QUESTION ID:263
Which one of the following is a post-zygotic barrier in speciation?
QUESTION ID:264
The area that contains at least 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic species along with at least 70% of habitat loss is designated as:
QUESTION ID:265
Ascaris lumbricoides is
QUESTION ID:266
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Diaphysis | I. The regions between the diaphysis and epiphysis |
| B. Epiphysis | II. A thin membrane that lines the internal bone surface |
| C. Metaphysis | III. The proximal and distal end of the bone |
| D. Endosteum | IV. The long cylindrical main portion of the bone |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
QUESTION ID:267
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Renal calculi | I. A condition characterized by proteinuria and hyperlipidemia |
| B. Nephrotic syndrome | II. Kidney tubules become riddled with cysts |
| C. Renal failure | III. Kidney stone |
| D. Polycystic kidney disease | IV. Cessation of glomerular filtration |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
QUESTION ID:268
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Glycine | I. Aromatic amino acid |
| B. Tyrosine | II. Amino acid having chiral C-atom in side chain |
| C. Tryptophan | III. Optically inactive |
| D. Threonine | IV. Amino acid undergoes phosphorylation |
QUESTION ID:269
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum | I. Protein synthesis |
| B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum | II. Detoxification |
| C. Lysosome | III. Oxidative phosphorylation |
| D. Mitochondria | IV. Intracellular digestion |
QUESTION ID:270
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Allopatric Species | I. Species inhabiting the same geographical area |
| B. Sympatric Species | II. Species inhabiting different geographical areas |
| C. Sibling Species | III. Species occupying separate areas that share a common boundary |
| D. Parapatric Species | IV. Species which are morphologically identical but reproductively isolated |
QUESTION ID:271
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Bone marrow | I. Hematopoiesis |
| B. Spleen | II. T-cell maturation |
| C. Lymph Node | III. Filtration of blood-borne antigen |
| D. Thymus | IV. Filtration of tissue-associated antigen |
QUESTION ID:272
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Hemoglobin binding to oxygen is non-cooperative.
Reason R: Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrier.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:273
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Scientists believe that RNA is the primitive genetic material.
Reason R: RNA has the ability to catalyze chemical reactions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:274
Arrange the events in correct order of sequence:
A. Cleavage
B. Fertilization
C. Morula
D. Gastrula
E. Blastula
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:275
Arrange the following in decreasing order (size).
A. Mitochondria
B. Proteins
C. Ribosomes
D. Human egg
E. Nucleus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:276
Arrange the following in sequence of molecular events.
A. Transcription
B. Nuclear Export
C. Translation
D. Splicing
E. Glycosylation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:277
Arrange the following in the correct sequence of DNA packaging.
A. DNA Scaffold
B. Nucleosome formation
C. Chromatosome formation
D. Histone Dimerization
E. 30 nm fiber
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:278
Arrange the following components of complement system as per their involvement in initiation of alternative pathways of complement system. (DROP)
A. Factor D
B. Factor B
C. C3b
D. Properdin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:279
Arrange the following animals on the basis of their phyla according to increasing level of complexity.
A. Limulus
B. Nereis
C. Taenia solium
D. Sycon
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:280
Arrange the following evolutionary events in horse chronologically:
A. Equus
B. Miohippus
C. Orohippus
D. Hyracotherium
E. Merychippus
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:281
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Compound microscope includes condenser lens, the objective lens and the eyepiece lens.
Statement II: Objective lens has a smaller focal length and aperture than the eyepiece.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:282
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Type I Hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by IgE.
Statement II: Type III Hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by the formation of immune complexes and activation of complement.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:283
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Flagella has 9 + 2 arrangement of microtubules.
Statement II: Centriole has 9 + 0 arrangement of microtubules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:284
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Lysozyme, an enzyme found in mucous secretion and in tears. It cleaves peptide bonds of the antigen.
Statement II: Interferon comprises a group of proteins produced by virus-infected cells.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:285
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In non-competitive type of enzymatic inhibition, the Vmax decreases and Km remains unchanged.
Statement II: Temperature below freezing point causes inactivation of enzymes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:286
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Myoglobin and haemoglobin are oligomeric proteins.
Statement II: Myoglobin and haemoglobin are heme-containing proteins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:287
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Hypothalamus regulates emotions and behaviour.
Statement II: Hypothalamus controls body temperature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:288
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Savannah | I. North American Plains |
| B. Taiga | II. Home of ants, antelopes and lions |
| C. Temperate grassland | III. Deciduous trees, such as hickory and birch |
| D. Temperate broadleaf forest | IV. Spruce, fir, pine and hemlock trees |
QUESTION ID:289
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Migration refers to regular, recurrent and cyclical movement of animals from one place to the other.
Statement II: Migration occurs to manage the excess of food and water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:290
Choose the correct statement.
A. Differential gene expression can occur only at the level of transcription.
B. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region to initiate transcription.
C. Enhancers regulate transcription.
D. Transcription factors can recognize specific sequences of DNA in heterochromatic region.
E. Post-translational modification occurs in nucleus.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:291
Pernicious anemia is a result of
A. Deficiency of Vitamin B2
B. Deficiency of Vitamin C
C. Blockage of Vitamin B12 absorption
D. Blockage of Vitamin A absorption
E. Lack of proteins in diet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:292
Which of the following are correct for MHC-I molecule?
A. Glycoprotein
B. Expressed by nearly all nucleated cells
C. Present antigen to TH (T-helper) cells
D. Peptide-binding domain is α₁ and β₁
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:293
The animals having segmented body belong to the phylum
A. Protozoa
B. Cnidaria
C. Ctenophora
D. Annelida
E. Arthropoda
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:294
Choose the correct statement.
A. Mean, median and mode are measures of central tendency.
B. Range, quartile range and standard deviation are the measures of spread or variability.
C. Variance is the average squared deviation.
D. Continuous data arise from qualitative traits.
E. If mean of six data is 30, the sum of all the data will be 36.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:295
In deserts, Kangaroos can survive without drinking water because of the following reasons (DROP)
A. Dependence on protein rich diet
B. Greater ADH level in the blood
C. Absence of sweat glands
D. Dependence on metabolic water
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:296
Which of the following statements are true?
A. Dominant species have a large effect on the community because of its abundance.
B. Keystone species have a large role in community, out of proportion to its abundance.
C. Indicator species provide information on the overall health of an ecosystem.
D. Flagship species is the single, large and instantly recognisable species.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:297
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Primitive groove is the functional equivalent to dorsal lip of the amphibian blastopore.
Reason R: Dorsal lip of the amphibian blastopore is considered as the primary organiser.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:298
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The density of RNA molecule is higher than that of DNA.
Reason R: RNA has 2′OH group attached to the second carbon atom of the ribose ring.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:299
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Water is an excellent solvent.
Reason R: Water has high dielectric constant.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:300
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Animals cannot convert fatty acids to sugars.
Reason R: Plants possess glyoxylate cycle.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:301
Identify the correct preposition to make a meaningful sentence.
The scheme of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was originated ______ the Prime Minister.
QUESTION ID:302
Identify the meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given.
Rajesh's brother gave him a bird's eye view of the courses offered in the Hansraj College.
QUESTION ID:303
Choose the correct option to make a meaningful sentence.
For the last seven months I _________ in this company.
QUESTION ID:304
Identify synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.
Rabindranath Tagore had penchant for reading books.
QUESTION ID:305
Find correctly spelt word from the options given below (only one word is spelt correctly):
QUESTION ID:306
Identify the correct active voice for the sentence given below:
When were my shirts returned by Ajay?
QUESTION ID:307
Identify the correct direct speech for the sentence given below:
Farhaan told Ashok that Taj Mahal is the Seventh Wonder of the World.
QUESTION ID:308
Choose the correct order of the paragraph to create a meaning out of PQRS set:
To explain
P : that there are no opposites.
Q : forms required looking at the second
R : approach to opposites in the theory of forms
S : how Plato can deny the existence of some
QUESTION ID:309
Choose the correct sentence.
QUESTION ID:310
Find out which part of the following sentence has an error.
QUESTION ID:311
Who built the famous Shiva Temple at Ellora?
QUESTION ID:312
The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?
QUESTION ID:313
Buddhism made an important impact by allowing which of the following hitherto marginalized sections of society into its fold?
A. Women
B. Warriors
C. Merchants
D. Shudras
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:314
President of India is empowered to make which of the following appointments?
A. Chief of the Army
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief of the Air Force
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:315
Which of the following statements are correct about Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban?
A. It has an outlay of 1.41 lakh crore and will be implemented over 5 years.
B. The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
C. SBM-U Phase 2 was launched by Hardeep Singh Puri.
D. SBM was launched on 2nd October 2014.
Choose the correct answer:
QUESTION ID:316
In a certain code language,
"book pen mouse computer" is coded as "er gh iu cv"
"keypad pen book bottle" is coded as "gn ty iu kl"
"computer pen bottle paper" is coded as "cv kl io gh"
Which of the following code is used for "pen"
QUESTION ID:317
In a certain code language,
"Attend class daily good" is written as 9$5, 24%9, 3$6, 24*3
"Begin great any matter" is written as 3 & 3, 8$9, 10*15, 14$4
"Less error and fire" is written as 10$7, 23%8, 9%14, 24&3
"Tool better than screw" is written as 16%22, 5$21, 10*4, 14%22
According to the given code what will be the code for the word 'Burst'?
QUESTION ID:318
If the symbol '+' means '−' and '*' means '∕' and vice versa then, what would be the value of the following equation?
4 * 2 / 4 − 2 + 3
QUESTION ID:319
If V plays first, which one of the following must be true?
A. T perform sixth.
B. X perform third.
C. Z perform seventh.
D. T perform immediately after Y.
E. W perform immediately after X.
QUESTION ID:320
After walking for 6 km, Aradhana turns to the right and then walks 2 km. After that she turns to the left and walks 10 km. In the end, Aradhana is moving towards the North. From which direction did Aradhana start her journey?
QUESTION ID:321
In how many ways, a committee of 6 members be selected from 7 men and 5 women, consisting of 4 men and 2 women?
QUESTION ID:322
A cone and a sphere have equal radii and equal volumes. Find the ratio of the diameter of the sphere to the height of the cone?
QUESTION ID:323
What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?
QUESTION ID:324
If the equation 2x2 + 3x + p = 0 has equal roots, then the value of p is
QUESTION ID:325
Nitrosomonas; a nitrifying bacteria is a
QUESTION ID:326
Which one is not the branch of Microbiology –
QUESTION ID:327
Secondary metabolite is synthesized by which phase of growth?
QUESTION ID:328
Spirulina, which contains about 65 percent protein of its dry weight, belongs to
QUESTION ID:329
The end product of the denitrification process is –
QUESTION ID:330
Which antibiotic inhibits transcription of DNA during protein synthesis?
QUESTION ID:331
Which is not a structural gene of Lac operon?
QUESTION ID:332
Ribozymes are catalytically active molecules of
QUESTION ID:333
Type IV secretion system is involved during gene transfer in
QUESTION ID:334
Which non-leguminous plant forms symbiotic association with Rhizobium?
QUESTION ID:335
How many ATP are produced during glucose fermentation
QUESTION ID:336
Which fungus is used for lactic acid fermentation in a bioreactor?
QUESTION ID:337
Which of the following bacterium is used as biocontrol agent?
QUESTION ID:338
Which of the following is a mobile electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport system?
QUESTION ID:339
DNA replicates in which phase of a cell cycle
QUESTION ID:340
Agarose is extracted from
QUESTION ID:341
Which technique is prepared in the separation of fatty acid methyl ester from a mixture?
QUESTION ID:342
Which pyrimidine base contains an amino group at carbon 4?
QUESTION ID:343
For the accurate mapping of genes ... is used.
QUESTION ID:344
The photosynthetic bacteria, which is not an autotroph is:
QUESTION ID:345
Name the amino acid which is used as a precursor for Indol-Acetic acid for promoting plant growth
QUESTION ID:346
Which forces mainly maintain the three-dimensional structure of protein?
QUESTION ID:347
Bacteriorhodopsin, a pigment which helps in phototrophy and ATP synthesis is found in:
QUESTION ID:348
In polysaccharides O-glycosidic bond forms between
QUESTION ID:349
Penicillin is produced in which of the following process:
QUESTION ID:350
The viscosity of double-strand DNA molecule is lost due to
QUESTION ID:351
Transfer of 'gene of choice' from bacteria to higher plant is meditated through:
QUESTION ID:352
Which of the following acts as infectious agent during Cyanobacteria-plant symbiosis?
QUESTION ID:353
In the presence of oxygen, C3 plants photosynthesis is inhibited due to
QUESTION ID:354
Bt toxin is a protein coded by gene
QUESTION ID:355
In normal phase chromatography
QUESTION ID:356
Who is father of 'environmental microbiology'?
QUESTION ID:357
Cystic fibrosis is
QUESTION ID:358
Which one is known as the topographic abiotic factor
QUESTION ID:359
DNA is
QUESTION ID:360
Molecular scissor used in genetic engineering is
QUESTION ID:361
Carragenin, a jelly like substance is derived from marine algae known as
QUESTION ID:362
The study of the group characteristics of a population, their changes over time, and prediction of future change are known as
QUESTION ID:363
The element necessary for translocation of sugars in plant is
QUESTION ID:364
Ecological succession is a
QUESTION ID:365
Which biological agent acts as a mutagen?
QUESTION ID:366
Who discovered first Azotobacter as N2 Fixing organism?
QUESTION ID:367
which of the following cell organelle does not contain DNA?
QUESTION ID:368
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:369
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:370
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:371
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: The reduction of molecular nitrogen to ammonia requires high activation energy.
QUESTION ID:372
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Saccharomyces cerevisiae grows both under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Reason R: Under aerobic condition it utilizes glucose for the production of biomass and under anaerobic condition it ferments glucose into ethanol and CO2
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:373
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:374
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: During bacterial transformation single stranded DNA is transferred into cells.
QUESTION ID:375
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:376
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: An important chemical reaction N2 → NH3 is involved in nitrogen cycling in an ecosystem.
Reason R: The organisms associated with this chemical reaction is Nostoc.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:377
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:378
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: E.coli is a coliform bacterium.
QUESTION ID:379
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: There are three stop codons amber, ochre and opal.
QUESTION ID:380
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Heterocyst contains N2 - fixing enzyme nitrogenase under anaerobic condition.
Reason R: Heterocyst lacks PSII.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:381
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:382
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Chlorophyll a is universal chlorophyll, found in organisms; algae to higher plants.
QUESTION ID:383
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Roots of higher plants secretes carbohydrate, amino acids, vitamins into rhizospheric soil.
QUESTION ID:384
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Troposphere lies above lithosphere and hydrosphere and contain Aerosols.
QUESTION ID:385
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
Assertion A: Proteins upon hydrolysis with concentrated HCl at 100°C for 20 hours yield amino acids in the form of their hydrochlorides.
Reason R: Threonine is destroyed during acid hydrolysis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:386
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:387
Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion A, and the other is marked as Reason R.
QUESTION ID:388
Given below are two statements:
QUESTION ID:389
Given below are two statements:
QUESTION ID:390
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| A. Psychrophilic bacteria | I. Thermal vent |
| B. Thermophilic bacteria | II. Antarctica |
| C. Hyperthermophiles | III. Normal environment |
| D. Mesophilic bacteria | IV. Hot water spring |
QUESTION ID:391
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| A. DNA polymerase | I. Plasmid vector with cos site |
| B. Cybrid | II. A small piece of DNA radioactive isotope labelled |
| C. Cosmid | III. DNA replication |
| D. DNA probe | IV. Fusion of cytoplasm with whole cell |
QUESTION ID:392
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| A. Collection of genes of an individual | I. Mendel |
| B. Law of Heredity | II. Genotype |
| C. Spliceosomes | III. Zinc finger analysis |
| D. DNA finger printing | IV. Fungi |
QUESTION ID:393
Match List I with List II:
| List I | List II |
| A. Enrichment of water body by nutrients | I. Omnivorous |
| B. Animals consume both plants and animals | II. Eutrophication |
| C. Thermosphere | III. Ocean |
| D. Largest ecosystem in the world | IV. Atmosphere |
QUESTION ID:394
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Pedigree analysis | I. Quantitative genetics |
| B. Barr bodies are found in | II. Female sex chromosome |
| C. Male heterogamety | III. Human |
| D. Sex determination was first studied in plant | IV. Melandrium |
QUESTION ID:395
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Plasmid | I. Plasmid contain replication origin of E.coli factor |
| B. Cosmid | II. Extra-chromosomal DNA |
| C. BAC | III. Used for cloning in yeast |
| D. YAC | IV. Hybrid plasmid contains lambda DNA cohesive end |
QUESTION ID:396
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Lag phase | I. Synthesis of macromolecules |
| B. Log phase | II. Secondary metabolites |
| C. Stationary phase | III. Primary metabolites |
| D. Death phase | IV. Cryptic growth |
QUESTION ID:397
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Edible fungi | I. Saccharomyces |
| B. Penicillin | II. Agaricus |
| C. Rust of Wheat | III. Penicillium chrysogenum |
| D. Budding | IV. Puccinia triticina |
QUESTION ID:398
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Microcystis | I. Biofertilizer |
| B. Anabaena | II. Nanandrous male |
| C. Vaucheria | III. Toxin |
| D. Oedogonium | IV. Coenozoospore |
QUESTION ID:399
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| List I | List II |
| A. Auxin | I. Stomatal Closure |
| B. Cytokinins | II. Stimulate the growth of the late buds |
| C. Gibberellins | III. Influence root formation |
| D. Abscisic acid | IV. Stem Elongation |
QUESTION ID:400
Identify the correct preposition to make a meaningful sentence.
The scheme of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was originated ______ the Prime Minister.
QUESTION ID:401
Identify the meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given.
Rajesh's brother gave him a bird's eye view of the courses offered in the Hansraj College.
QUESTION ID:402
Choose the correct option to make a meaningful sentence.
For the last seven months I _________ in this company.
QUESTION ID:403
Identify synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.
Rabindranath Tagore had penchant for reading books.
QUESTION ID:404
Find correctly spelt word from the options given below (only one word is spelt correctly):
QUESTION ID:405
Identify the correct active voice for the sentence given below:
When were my shirts returned by Ajay?
QUESTION ID:406
Identify the correct direct speech for the sentence given below:
Farhaan told Ashok that Taj Mahal is the Seventh Wonder of the World.
QUESTION ID:407
Choose the correct order of the paragraph to create a meaning out of PQRS set:
To explain
P : that there are no opposites.
Q : forms required looking at the second
R : approach to opposites in the theory of forms
S : how Plato can deny the existence of some
QUESTION ID:408
Choose the correct sentence.
QUESTION ID:409
Find out which part of the following sentence has an error.
QUESTION ID:410
Who built the famous Shiva Temple at Ellora?
QUESTION ID:411
The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?
QUESTION ID:412
Buddhism made an important impact by allowing which of the following hitherto marginalized sections of society into its fold?
A. Women
B. Warriors
C. Merchants
D. Shudras
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:413
President of India is empowered to make which of the following appointments?
A. Chief of the Army
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief of the Air Force
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:414
Which of the following statements are correct about Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban?
A. It has an outlay of 1.41 lakh crore and will be implemented over 5 years.
B. The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
C. SBM-U Phase 2 was launched by Hardeep Singh Puri.
D. SBM was launched on 2nd October 2014.
Choose the correct answer:
QUESTION ID:415
In a certain code language,
"book pen mouse computer" is coded as "er gh iu cv"
"keypad pen book bottle" is coded as "gn ty iu kl"
"computer pen bottle paper" is coded as "cv kl io gh"
Which of the following code is used for "pen"
QUESTION ID:416
In a certain code language,
"Attend class daily good" is written as 9$5, 24%9, 3$6, 24*3
"Begin great any matter" is written as 3 & 3, 8$9, 10*15, 14$4
"Less error and fire" is written as 10$7, 23%8, 9%14, 24&3
"Tool better than screw" is written as 16%22, 5$21, 10*4, 14%22
According to the given code what will be the code for the word 'Burst'?
QUESTION ID:417
If the symbol '+' means '−' and '*' means '∕' and vice versa then, what would be the value of the following equation?
4 * 2 / 4 − 2 + 3
QUESTION ID:418
If V plays first, which one of the following must be true?
A. T perform sixth.
B. X perform third.
C. Z perform seventh.
D. T perform immediately after Y.
E. W perform immediately after X.
QUESTION ID:419
After walking for 6 km, Aradhana turns to the right and then walks 2 km. After that she turns to the left and walks 10 km. In the end, Aradhana is moving towards the North. From which direction did Aradhana start her journey?
QUESTION ID:420
In how many ways, a committee of 6 members be selected from 7 men and 5 women, consisting of 4 men and 2 women?
QUESTION ID:421
A cone and a sphere have equal radii and equal volumes. Find the ratio of the diameter of the sphere to the height of the cone?
QUESTION ID:422
A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. In how many years will it become eight times?
QUESTION ID:423
What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?
QUESTION ID:424
If the equation 2x2 + 3x + p = 0 has equal roots, then the value of p is
QUESTION ID:425
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Somatic hybridization is an excellent method to combine two genomes bypassing sexual reproduction.
Reason R: It can be used to produce symmetrical allotetraploids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:426
Organ-specific secondary metabolite product is best achieved by:
QUESTION ID:427
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Nitrogenase enzyme is sensitive to oxygen and must be protected from oxygen-mediated inactivation.
Reason R: Anoxygenic condition is maintained by leghemoglobin and facilitates the symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:428
Which of the following statement is NOT true about artificial synthetic seeds?
QUESTION ID:429
Forced auxiliary bud proliferation is induced by the exogenous application of:
QUESTION ID:430
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Organogenic competent cells can be induced to form a specific organ.
Statement II: Once induced towards organogenesis, the cells become irreversibly committed to form specific organ even if the inductive hormone is withdrawn.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:431
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Initiation of embryo development is stimulated by withdrawal of plant growth regulators.
Statement II: Continuation of development and completion of maturation of embryo are induced by the application of abscisic acid and imposition of dehydration period.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:432
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Maintenance of slightly hypertonic osmolarity is significant during protoplast culture procedure.
Reason R: The isolated protoplasts are osmotically fragile because they lack cell-wall.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:433
The population of cells in a developing somatic embryo is:
QUESTION ID:434
Choose the correct statement(s):
A. Kinetin offsets the inhibitory action of auxin-induced shoot bud formation.
B. Auxin inhibits the spontaneous shoot bud formation.
C. Kinetin promotes the inhibitory action of auxin-induced shoot bud formation.
D. Auxin promotes the spontaneous shoot bud formation.
E. Auxin-cytokinin interaction do not have direct role in root-shoot differentiation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:435
Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding the Direct somatic embryogenesis?
QUESTION ID:436
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Calcium | I. Enzyme Cofactor |
| B. Sulphur | II. Cell wall synthesis |
| C. Manganese | III. Osmotic potential regulation |
| D. Potassium | IV. Part of amino acid side chain |
QUESTION ID:437
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Plant transformation requires the regeneration of whole plant from isolated plant cells or tissues.
Statement II: Such plant regeneration is conducted in-vivo so that the environment and growth conditions can be manipulated for better regeneration frequencies.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:438
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Protoplast fusion is induced by furogen and yields cell types: (i) unfused protoplasts, (ii) heterokaryons (iii) homokaryons.
Reason R: Heterokaryons are the small proportion of fused protoplast and are the cells of interest.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:439
Organogenesis is induced in a callus by-
QUESTION ID:440
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: During in-vitro haploid production the anthers (or) the microspores are treated with a higher temperature of 35°C to 40°C for a short period before moving the cultures to generally used temperature of 24°C ± 2°C.
Reason R: Higher temperatures induce a stress, which triggers the microspores, that is destined to form embryos, towards embryogenic pathway.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:441
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: A cross between Hordeum vulgare. and H. bulbosum resulted in barley plants with gametic set of H. vulgare chromosomes.
Statement II: By embryo rescue it should be possible to raise haploids from similar type of crosses in plants.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:442
The liquid plant tissue culture media that contain labile organic ingredients, are sterilized by filter sterilization. The most commonly used cellulose acetate membrane filters used for filter sterilization has a pore size of:
QUESTION ID:443
The salts used as macronutrient in MS medium supply:
A. H, O, CI, S, Mg
B. N, H, S, CI, Mg
C. N, P, K Ca, Mg
D. Cl, P, S, Mg, H
E. O, N, Mg, S, Cl
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:444
Somatic cell hybridization helps in overcoming reproductive isolation barrier to enable gene transfer between the crop plant and its wild relative. To facilitate selection of hybrids the crop plant protoplast is stained with Rhodamine Isothyo Cynate (RITC) and the wild relative protoplast is stained with Fluorescine Isothiocyate (FITC). Both RITC and FITC are vital dyes that carter red colour and green colour respectively. What would be the colour of the somatic hybrid which can be selected by a cell sorter.
QUESTION ID:445
The development stage of microspore more suited for microspore embryogenesis is:
QUESTION ID:446
Binding of plant hormones to the membrane receptors of plant tissues cultured in-vitro induces a cascade of events leading to biological response by the cultured tissue. The phenomenon is known as:
QUESTION ID:447
One of the following is the commercially released somaclonal variant of Indian Mustard that was released by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), India.
QUESTION ID:448
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Haberlandt, G | I. First time somatic embryogenesis demonstrated |
| B. Steward FC and Reinert, J | II. Protoplast isolation in large scale |
| C. Edward C. Cocking | III. Somatic cell hybridization in plants |
| D. Carlson, P.S, Smith, H.H and Dearing, R.D. | IV. Father of plant tissue culture |
QUESTION ID:449
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: For somatic cell hybridization, electro fusion method is recognized as best method as compared to PEG mediated method.
Reason R: Fusion frequency by electrofusion is very high while PEG mediated method of fusion results in heterogeneous mixture of parental type protoplasts and heterokaryons.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:450
The sustainable agriculture could use the properties of legumes to form nodules where the following events take place:
A. Goal of nitrogen fixation is to convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia.
B. Nitrification is part of nitrogen fixation
C. Rhizobium fix atmospheric nitrogen
D. Bacteriods are associated with nitrogen fixation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:451
Bacteria associated with phosphate solubilization (PSB) belongs to one or more genera:
QUESTION ID:452
Protoplasts can be isolated from:
QUESTION ID:453
The statements given below are true for nodules.
A. Cynobacteria are gram negative
B. Cynobacteria are gram positive
C. Prokaryotes immobilize the available nutrients
D. Crenacheotes dominates nitrogen fixation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:454
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Nitrogen fixation by rhizobium requires anaerobic environment provided in the living cells of the root cortex. The larger organism is called the host. Mutualism is an ecological interaction between the two species in which both benefit.
Statement II: The commensalism is an ecological interaction where one species is benefitted.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:455
The statements given below are true for nodules.
A. Lignified external layers of nodules limit the gas exchange.
B. Leghaemoglobin binds reversibly to oxygen
C. Leghaemoglobin is a protein associated with transition element.
D. Leghaemoglobin provides aerobic environment for nitrogen fixation
E. Leghaemoglobin is a protein.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:456
The nitrogenase complex associated with nitrogen fixation shows which of the following:
QUESTION ID:457
How is growth promotion in plants achieved?
A. The growth promotion by free bacteria in plants is performed with bacteria carrier mix on the crops.
B. Growth promotion is achieved in pulses by the treatment given to the seeds.
C. Soil treatment with free bacteria before planting wheat and maize give best results.
D. Spraying with free bacteria is beneficial.
Choose the not appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:458
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The ammonia is delivered as a product of nitrogen fixation via a specific transporter to the host cells. here it is subsequently converted mainly into glutamine and asparagines. The glutamine and asparagine are then transported via the xylem vessels to the other parts of the plant.
Reason R: Nodule cells contain high activities of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:459
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Induced fusion-stimuli | I. (-10 mV to 30 mV) |
| B. Protoplast electric potential | II. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) |
| C. Fusogen-ionic | III. 1 NaNO3, high Ca2+ |
| D. Non ionic fusogen | IV. Electric |
QUESTION ID:460
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Ideal tissue for the plant tissue culture is apical meristem.
Reason R: The viruses are unable to take over control of the host biosynthetic machinery. Auxins in meristems inhibit viruses.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:461
The nodules of soyabean export the fixed nitrogen compounds that contain high nitrogen to carbon (N/C) ratio:
QUESTION ID:462
Plant protoplasts provide a unique single cell system to underpin several aspects of modern biotechnology.
A. Protoplasts are the cells whose cell walls are removed and cytoplasmic membrane is the outermost layer in such cells.
B. Protoplast fusion is a physical phenomenon, during fusion two or more protoplasts come in contact and adhere with one another.
C. Protoplast fusion may be used to produce interspecific or even intergeneric hybrids.
D. The basic steps involved in production of somatic hybrids by protoplast isolation, fusion and regeneration.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:463
Trichoderma are mycofungicides and are:
QUESTION ID:464
Does meristem tip culture require treatment for eradication of microbes. The performance of various treatments listed. Identify the treatment for getting suitable explant for tissue culture.
QUESTION ID:465
The statements given an insight into the effect of rhizobacteria on nodule formation.
A. Phytostimulatory rhizobacteria promotes growth by providing nutrients and phytoharmones.
B. Symbiosis assist rhizobacteria in performance.
C. Genotype of the host does not have any role in the formation of nodules number, density, number and size.
D. The genotype determines the phytostimulatory responses
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:466
Virus-free plants can be produced through the following tissue culture methods except:
QUESTION ID:467
Which of the following is the best explant for gynogenic haploid production?
QUESTION ID:468
Veena wants to perform androgenic haploid induction. She wants you to assist her in providing with suitable stage she should select for the selection of explant. Your advice to her is that the best results could be achieved by:
QUESTION ID:469
Which of the following is NOT an inherent problem with micropropagation?
QUESTION ID:470
Auxins are associated with the elongation, apical dominance and rooting, some of the experimentally used auxins for callusing includes:
A. IAA
B. IBA
C. NOA
D. 2, 4, 5, T
E. 2, 4, D
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:471
Virus-free plants are produced by:
QUESTION ID:472
Which of the following is NOT the basic component of plant tissue culture media?
QUESTION ID:473
Following points are essential for suitable field testing of the micro propagated material.
A. Supervision and attending to the field should be made at all times.
B. Collaboration with the growers is essential.
C. Uniformity in terms of samples lot plotted in research station is not essential.
D. Survival of plants depends on its adaptation before transplanting to soil.
E. Adequate controls should also be used for comparison purposes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:474
Chromosome doubling in microspore culture technique is achieved by treating the microspores with:
QUESTION ID:475
The main use of microspore culture is:
QUESTION ID:476
During protoplast fusion one of the parental protoplast is r or X irradiated and the other treated with Iodoacetamide to facilitate only the hybrids to proliferate in the culture medium. The parents alone will fail to proliferate. Such arrangement facilitates:
A. Full Genome Transfer
B. Genome of only one plant remain
C. Partial genome transfer from irradiated protoplast
D. Partial genome transfer from lodoacetamide treated protoplast.
E. No genetransfer between the protoplast.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:477
The factor(s) that induce somaclonal variation in tissue cultures is (are):
A. Age of tissue culture
B. Tissue culture medium
C. Genotype
D. Growth regulators
E. Explant used
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:478
Bt-based bio pesticides depend on the high quality and high efficiency process however, it should have one or all the given features:
QUESTION ID:479
One of the following statements is mistakenly placed here, can you help in identification?
QUESTION ID:480
Trichoderma species have been very successfully used as mycofungicides because:
QUESTION ID:481
The biocontrol mechanism in Trichoderma may be a combination of different mechanisms which may include the following:
QUESTION ID:482
Which among the following are major applications of haploids and double haploids?
A. Detection of Gametoclonal variations
B. Detection of recessive mutation
C. Large scale production of somatic hybrids
D. Fixation of F1 recombinants
E. A system to study embryogenesis process.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:483
TACK super group of plant growth promoting bacteria includes the following members:
A. Aigarchaeeota
B. Creamarchaeota
C. Lokiarchaeotes
D. Taumarchaeota
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:484
Protoplasts are very sensitive to osmolarity of the medium. To keep the protoplast intact and facilitate their growth and cell division, the isolated protoplast is plated in a culture medium that has a higher osmoticum than the protoplast. The most appropriate high osmoticum obtained is by supplementing the liquid culture medium with
QUESTION ID:485
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ammonia nitrogen is fixed into organic compounds relatively easily because it is more reduced than other forms of nitrogen.
Statement II: Many bacteria employ glutamate dehydrogenase for ammonia assimilation at high ammonia concentration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:486
An alloplasmic CMS line suffers from chlorosis due to incompatibility between chloroplaste or alien species and nuclear genome of cultivated species. A method by which cytoplasmic organelles can be manipulated to overcome the problem is:
QUESTION ID:487
The most commonly used biocontrol agents are:
A. living organisms
B. pathogenic for the pest of interest
C. beneficial to agriculture
D. useful for public health programs
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:488
Tissue culture or protoplasts requires a high skill. Assume you have been given necessary facility for protoplast culture. Arrange the following steps in sequence to achieve the goal of culturing the protoplasts.
A. Count the protoplasts and plate
B. Sterile leaf tissue
C. Isolate and purify protoplasts
D. Chop the tissue into fine pieces in neutral buffer or sterile water
E. Incubate in cellulose and pectinase enzyme mixture for 2-3 h
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:489
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Reduction of molecular nitrogen is highly exergonic reaction. Reason
R: Reaction has high energy of activation due N ≡ N Hence, nitrogen reduction requires large number of ATP molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:490
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Auxin promotes cell division and root differentiation while cytokinins promote growth through regulation of cell division and shoot differentiation.
Statement II: Auxin does not antogonise cytokinin action.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:491
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: 15-45% PEG (1500-6000 MW) is used for achieving protoplast fusion.
Reason R: PEG is insoluble in water and therefore cannot form hydrogen bond to facilitate bringing together of adjacent protoplasts which in turn spontaneously fuse to form the hybrid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:492
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The zygotic embryos and somatic embryos both, typically pass through globular, scutellar and coleoptilar stages.
Statement II: Somatic embryos show secondary embryogenesis and pluricotyledony, which is absent in zygotic embryos.
In the light of the above statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:493
The nitrogen fixation can proceed only at very low oxygen concentrations by action of dinitrogenase because:
QUESTION ID:494
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| A. Trichoderma harzianum | I. Gallex used for crown gall |
| B. Trichoderma polysorum | II. Control wood decay |
| C. Agrobacterium radiobacter | III. Commercial preparation: F Stop |
| D. Pseudomonas fluorescens | IV. Commercial preparation: Dragger G |
QUESTION ID:495
Which of the following is NOT a molecular marker gene for somatic embryogenesis?
QUESTION ID:496
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Gynogenic haploids rather than androgenic haploids are preferred in certain plants for genetic studies and crop improvement.
Statement II: It is certainly preferred in members of Asteraceae, chenopodiaceae and liliaceae which exhibit a poor androgenic response and in cases where androgenesis through albino plants.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:497
Find the statements which are not true for root nodules.
A. Nodule formation is controlled by chemical signals between plants and microbes.
B. Root nodule is a selective parasite between legumes and leguminous bacteria.
C. Leguminous bacteria receive signal molecules like flavonoids and their glycosides from host plant.
D. Legumes also secrete antagonists that promote the flavonoid mediated activation of nodulation genes.
E. nod ABC gene is essential for nodulation and is common to all modulating bacterial species and strains.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:498
Somaclonal variation results from changes in:
A. Chromosome number
B. Chromosome structure
C. DNA methylation
D. Gene mutation
E. Gene amplification
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:499
What influences the development of plant in tissue culture?
QUESTION ID:500
Choose the correctly spelt word.
QUESTION ID:501
Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. Once on their way, the stones did not stop until they reached the bottom of the hill.
B. You had to be very careful not to start a landslide.
C. Loose stones rattled down the cliff.
D. And they took other stones with them, so that there was soon a cascade of stones.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:502
Choose the correct sentence.
QUESTION ID:503
Match List I with List II.
| List I (Word) | List II (Synonym) |
| A. pervasive | I. filter |
| B. sieve | II. widespread |
| C. potent | III. netting |
| D. mesh | IV. powerful |
QUESTION ID:504
Which two of the following are in correct form?
A. Let's go to the cinema, shall we?
B. Let's go to the cinema, do we?
C. Let's not go to the cinema, shall we?
D. Let's not go to the cinema, shan't we?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:505
Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the following word: Castigate
QUESTION ID:506
Identify the correct indirect narration for the following sentence:
"Who now," they had asked, "Will listen to our troubles and protect us from the crocodiles"?
QUESTION ID:507
Which of the following is a one-word substitute for 'safe to drink'?
QUESTION ID:508
Identify suitable preposition from the options given below to complete the sentence.
Neha would think it ______ her to do such a small work.
QUESTION ID:509
Identify the active voice for the following sentence:
These things have been left here by an unknown person.
QUESTION ID:510
Amid economy crisis and political turmoil in Sri Lanka who has been appointed as the new PM of Sri Lanka.
QUESTION ID:511
Who has become the First female to took the office of President of Tanzania and the third woman head of the government of country in East African Community?
QUESTION ID:512
India held the first spot in the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup 2022 which was being held in:
QUESTION ID:513
Who has won the Men's Single Title at 79th Edition of the Italian Open being held in Rome?
QUESTION ID:514
What is the current year estimation of the GDP growth according to the Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2022-23?
QUESTION ID:515
All the intellectuals are very emotional, because:
A. They are thinking beings
B. They are logical beings
C. They are mathematical beings
D. They are philosophers
E. They are layman
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:516
Choose the best options for football players:
A. Player 'XYZ' shows team spirit
B. Player 'XYZ' have sportsmanship
C. Player 'XYZ' have hatred for other team-mates
D. Player 'XYZ' shows jealousy
E. Player 'XYZ' shows patience
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:517
A person can learn Sanskrit without a teacher:
A. It is not possible learning Sanskrit without a teacher: as it is a technical subject.
B. It is possible to learn Sanskrit as it is non-technical subject.
C. Anyone can learn it; as it is just a language.
D. It can be learned by daily practice under a teacher.
E. It is easy for a person, who know Hindi language.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:518
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Pollution level in Delhi may be reduced by reducing the factories.
Statement II: All factories are creating noise pollution and are dangerous to health.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:519
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Education is important for both male and female.
Statement II: Government must encourage co-education, as it is required for country's development.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:520
if
QUESTION ID:521
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: If the volumes of two cubes are in the ratio of 3:27 then their surface areas are in the ratio of 4:9.
Reason R: If the surface areas of two cubes are in the ratio S1:S2 , then their volumes are in the ratio S12/3 : S22/3
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:522
If the height and base radius of a cone are increased by 50% and 25% respectively then the ratio between the volume of a given cone and the new cone is
QUESTION ID:523
The probability of selecting a vowel from the word TRIANGLE is
QUESTION ID:524
If one root of quadratic equation 2x2 - 3x + (2k+1) = 0 is five times the other then the value of k is:
QUESTION ID:525
If f(t) = t2, compute f(99) and f(101). Between those times, what is the increase in f divided by the increase in t?
QUESTION ID:526
When you jump up and fall back your height is y = 2t - t2. Find the time in the air and maximum height.
QUESTION ID:527
What would be the area bounded by the curves
QUESTION ID:528
If A and B are two sets then will be equal to
QUESTION ID:529
If A, B, C are subsets of M, then C X(AC U BC)
QUESTION ID:530
The Solution of differential equation xdy - ydx = 0 is
QUESTION ID:531
The family of curves for the equation y = Bx + B4, where B is a constant; is represented by equation of ______ degree.
QUESTION ID:532
Please find the ratio in which a line 3x+4y=2 divides the line segment joining A(-2,-3) and B(4,6)
QUESTION ID:533
Following instruction:
Consider the lines The unit vector perpendicular to both m and n is
QUESTION ID:534
Following instruction:
Consider the lines The shortest distance between m and n is
QUESTION ID:535
Following instruction:
Consider the lines
The distance of the point (1,1,1) from the plane passing through the point (-1,-2,-1) and whose normal is perpendicular to both the lines m and n
QUESTION ID:536
If n(A)=5 and n(B)=7, then the number of relations on A X B is
QUESTION ID:537
Let X and Y be two sets containing 4 and 2 elements respectively. Then the number of subsets of the set Y x X is
QUESTION ID:538
In a school of 300 students, every student reads 5 newspaper and every newspaper is read by 60 students. The total number of newspaper is:
QUESTION ID:539
Let A and B be two non-empty subsets of set X such that A is not a subset of B, then
QUESTION ID:540
Area bounded by parabola y2=x and straight line 2y=x is
QUESTION ID:541
Area bounded by curve y2=x and y=|x| in square units is
QUESTION ID:542
QUESTION ID:543
QUESTION ID:544
QUESTION ID:545
Identify the name of the above molecular shape.
QUESTION ID:546
The bond order between oxygen atoms in ozone molecules is
QUESTION ID:547
Paramagnetism arises from the presence of unpaired electrons, each such electron having a magnetic moment associated with its spin angular momentum and orbital angular momentum.
QUESTION ID:548
Keto–enol isomerism is an example of:
QUESTION ID:549
Which one of the following molecules is not aromatic
QUESTION ID:550
Which one of the following statements is not false?
QUESTION ID:551
An example of the activator molecule required for the reaction of primary alcohol to produce halo-alkane is
QUESTION ID:552
Primary aromatic amines yield diazonium ions in a solution of
QUESTION ID:553
Molecularity of a bimolecular reaction is
QUESTION ID:554
To calculate Pauling electronegativity for an element, it is necessary to have data on the ______ energies of at least two types of covalent bonds formed by that element.
QUESTION ID:555
______ law governs colligative properties
QUESTION ID:556
O–H bond distance is:
QUESTION ID:557
The formulae belongs to:
QUESTION ID:558
The hybridization state of boron in diborane is:
QUESTION ID:559
Amongst the following, the most reactive carbonium ion is:
QUESTION ID:560
As a consequence of its open structure, water is one of the very few substances that expands on freezing (at 0°C, liquid water has a density of 1.00 g/mL), whereas ice has a density of:
QUESTION ID:561
The dielectric constant of a solvent is a measure of its ability to keep opposite charges apart. The dielectric constant of water is among highest. The value of dielectric constant for water is:
QUESTION ID:562
Most of the biological molecules have both polar (or ionically charged) and nonpolar segments and are therefore simultaneously hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Such molecules (for example fatty acids) are called as:
QUESTION ID:563
If 5 gram of pure water is added to 1000 mL of pure water, what would be the molarity of the solution?
QUESTION ID:564
If at constant temperature, for a reaction the change in enthalpy is negative and the change in entropy is positive, which one of the following statements is not wrong:
QUESTION ID:565
If at constant temperature, for a reaction the change in enthalpy is positive and the change in entropy is negative, which one of the following statements is true:
QUESTION ID:566
At constant pressure and temperature, Delta G for a biological process represents its
QUESTION ID:567
Most of the biological molecules, are thermodynamically unstable to hydrolysis but, nevertheless, spontaneously hydrolyze at biologically insignificant rates because:
QUESTION ID:568
The equilibrium constant of a reaction may be calculated from
QUESTION ID:569
Any deviation from equilibrium stimulates a process that tends to restore the system to equilibrium. This principle was given by:
QUESTION ID:570
The standard state convention commonly used in physical chemistry defines the standard state of a solute as that with ______
QUESTION ID:571
The hydrogen ion activity is defined as ______ at the physiologically relevant PH of 7.
QUESTION ID:572
An amino acid can therefore act as either an acid or a base. Substances with this property are said to be
QUESTION ID:573
The largest, standard, naturally occurring alpha amino acid in biological systems is:
QUESTION ID:574
The smallest, standard, naturally occurring alpha amino acid in biological systems is:
QUESTION ID:575
Which one of the following is an amino acid with a thiol group?
QUESTION ID:576
Which one of the following is acidic amino acid?
QUESTION ID:577
The pH at which a molecule carries no net electric charge is known as its
QUESTION ID:578
Which one of the following does represent Glx?
QUESTION ID:579
Which one of the following amino acid is not optically active?
QUESTION ID:580
Molecules that are nonsuperimposable mirror images are known as
QUESTION ID:581
All α-amino acids derived from proteins have the ______ stereochemical configuration.
QUESTION ID:582
The absolute configuration of L-amino acid residues may be represented by ______ acronym.
QUESTION ID:583
DNA has equal numbers of adenine and thymine residues (A = T) and equal numbers of guanine and cytosine residues (G = C). These relationships, known as
QUESTION ID:584
Which non-metal is in liquid state at room temperature?
QUESTION ID:585
Which element has smallest atomic radius?
QUESTION ID:586
Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl, which is a solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as
QUESTION ID:587
An atom has electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. What is the atomic number of this element?
QUESTION ID:588
Litmus solution is a purple dye, which is extracted from lichen, a plant belonging to the ______ division.
QUESTION ID:589
When pH of rain water is less than ______ it is called acid rain.
QUESTION ID:590
The atmosphere of planet Venus is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of
QUESTION ID:591
Tooth enamel, made up of ______ which is the hardest substance in the body
QUESTION ID:592
Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on
QUESTION ID:593
The chemical composition of Plaster of Paris is
QUESTION ID:594
A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is most probably is
QUESTION ID:595
The movement of electrically charged particles in a fluid under the influence of an external electrical field is called electrophoresis. It is used to separate
QUESTION ID:596
According to Bouguer's (or Lambert's) law, each layer of equal thickness of the medium absorbs
QUESTION ID:597
If ∫ sec2(7 − 4x) dx = a tan(7 − 4x) + C, find the value of a.
QUESTION ID:598
If the reaction temperature is increased by 10 degrees centigrade, the reaction rate gets increased by:
QUESTION ID:599
UV-Vis spectroscopy is often used in bacterial culturing. OD measurements are routinely and quickly taken using a wavelength of ______ nm to estimate the cell concentration and to track growth.
QUESTION ID:600
Identify the correct preposition to make a meaningful sentence.
The scheme of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was originated ______ the Prime Minister.
QUESTION ID:601
Identify the meaning of the underlined idiom from the options given.
Rajesh's brother gave him a bird's eye view of the courses offered in the Hansraj College.
QUESTION ID:602
Choose the correct option to make a meaningful sentence.
For the last seven months I _________ in this company.
QUESTION ID:603
Identify synonym for the underlined word in the sentence.
Rabindranath Tagore had penchant for reading books.
QUESTION ID:604
Find correctly spelt word from the options given below (only one word is spelt correctly):
QUESTION ID:605
Identify the correct active voice for the sentence given below:
When were my shirts returned by Ajay?
QUESTION ID:606
Identify the correct direct speech for the sentence given below:
Farhaan told Ashok that Taj Mahal is the Seventh Wonder of the World.
QUESTION ID:607
Choose the correct order of the paragraph to create a meaning out of PQRS set:
To explain
P : that there are no opposites.
Q : forms required looking at the second
R : approach to opposites in the theory of forms
S : how Plato can deny the existence of some
QUESTION ID:608
Choose the correct sentence.
QUESTION ID:609
Find out which part of the following sentence has an error.
QUESTION ID:610
Who built the famous Shiva Temple at Ellora?
QUESTION ID:611
The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?
QUESTION ID:612
Buddhism made an important impact by allowing which of the following hitherto marginalized sections of society into its fold?
A. Women
B. Warriors
C. Merchants
D. Shudras
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:613
President of India is empowered to make which of the following appointments?
A. Chief of the Army
B. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief of the Air Force
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:614
Which of the following statements are correct about Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban?
A. It has an outlay of 1.41 lakh crore and will be implemented over 5 years.
B. The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
C. SBM-U Phase 2 was launched by Hardeep Singh Puri.
D. SBM was launched on 2nd October 2014.
Choose the correct answer:
QUESTION ID:615
In a certain code language,
"book pen mouse computer" is coded as "er gh iu cv"
"keypad pen book bottle" is coded as "gn ty iu kl"
"computer pen bottle paper" is coded as "cv kl io gh"
Which of the following code is used for "pen"
QUESTION ID:616
In a certain code language,
"Attend class daily good" is written as 9$5, 24%9, 3$6, 24*3
"Begin great any matter" is written as 3 & 3, 8$9, 10*15, 14$4
"Less error and fire" is written as 10$7, 23%8, 9%14, 24&3
"Tool better than screw" is written as 16%22, 5$21, 10*4, 14%22
According to the given code what will be the code for the word 'Burst'?
QUESTION ID:617
If the symbol '+' means '−' and '*' means '∕' and vice versa then, what would be the value of the following equation?
4 * 2 / 4 − 2 + 3
QUESTION ID:618
If V plays first, which one of the following must be true?
A. T perform sixth.
B. X perform third.
C. Z perform seventh.
D. T perform immediately after Y.
E. W perform immediately after X.
QUESTION ID:619
After walking for 6 km, Aradhana turns to the right and then walks 2 km. After that she turns to the left and walks 10 km. In the end, Aradhana is moving towards the North. From which direction did Aradhana start her journey?
QUESTION ID:620
In how many ways, a committee of 6 members be selected from 7 men and 5 women, consisting of 4 men and 2 women?
QUESTION ID:621
A cone and a sphere have equal radii and equal volumes. Find the ratio of the diameter of the sphere to the height of the cone?
QUESTION ID:622
A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. In how many years will it become eight times?
QUESTION ID:623
What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?
QUESTION ID:624
If the equation 2x2 + 3x + p = 0 has equal roots, then the value of p is
QUESTION ID:625
How many biodiversity hotspots are there in India?
QUESTION ID:626
The range of environmental conditions and tolerance of a species in which they show its potential growth is called its:
QUESTION ID:627
Where and when was the joint forest management originated?
QUESTION ID:628
The dominant anion present in the river water is:
QUESTION ID:629
The sky looks blue because of:
QUESTION ID:630
The largest reservoir of freshwater on the earth is/are in the-
QUESTION ID:631
The doubling time of a bacterial cell is 90 minutes. If the division starts with two cells, how many bacterial cells will be present after one day (consider no cell death)?
QUESTION ID:632
The division of a chromatid into two daughter chromosomes is observed during which stage of mitosis?
QUESTION ID:633
'The random variation in allele frequency from generation to generation, often observed in small population' is called-
QUESTION ID:634
All the weather/meteorological processes take place in-
QUESTION ID:635
In the troposphere, temperature................. with altitude while in stratosphere, temperature.......... with altitude.
QUESTION ID:636
Richter scale is a/an ________ scale to measure Earth Tremors.
QUESTION ID:637
More than 90% of the rock forming minerals in the Earth's crust consist of:
QUESTION ID:638
Which form of soil water is most available to the plants?
QUESTION ID:639
In India, the temperate forest are most commonly found in
QUESTION ID:640
Who coined the term 'Ecosystem', and In which year?
QUESTION ID:641
Which disease is caused by a nematode?
QUESTION ID:642
The most commonly used bacteria for gene cloning is
QUESTION ID:643
The increase in concentration of toxic chemical substances in the tissue of organisms at successively higher trophic levels in a food chain is referred as-
QUESTION ID:644
Which of the potential area is included in the UNESCO world heritage site?
QUESTION ID:645
"Human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years." This inference/statement is from-
QUESTION ID:646
Which source has the highest installed power generation capacity (MW) in India.
QUESTION ID:647
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) is used for the measurement of:
QUESTION ID:648
Which of the following instrumental technique can be used for the analysis of CO (Carbon Monoxide).
QUESTION ID:649
________ is a technique that separates a mixture of molecules by their differential migration through a stationary medium under the influence of an electrical field.
QUESTION ID:650
'The decrease in intensity of light passing through a solution is directly proportional to the path length'- the statement is given by-
QUESTION ID:651
The 'Central dogma' of molecular biology is referred to as-
QUESTION ID:652
Thunderstorms are typically formed in the following type of cloud.
QUESTION ID:653
What is tropopause height in the equatorial regions and in the high latitude regions:
QUESTION ID:654
The thickness of Ozone layer is measured in which of the following units?
QUESTION ID:655
Suppose global fossil fuel combustion emits 7.4 Gt C/yr and cement production adds another 0.5 Gt C/yr while land-use emissions add 2.2 Gt C/yr. Assume an airborne fraction of 0.38 (i.e., 0.38 Gt C out of 1 Gt C gets converted into CO2). What is the rate of change in CO2 concentration in ppm/yr? (1 ppm CO2 = 2.12 Gt C)
QUESTION ID:656
Which element controls the heartbeat in humans?
QUESTION ID:657
The introduction of phage hybrid DNA into the host cell is called-
QUESTION ID:658
The extracellular protein produced by mycorrhizal fungi that helps in stabilizing soil aggregate structure and decrease soil erosion is called-
QUESTION ID:659
The ability of a single genotype to generate more then one phenotype, depending on environmental conditions is called-
QUESTION ID:660
Which of the following is an invasive species in India?
QUESTION ID:661
Shola grasslands are commonly found in-
QUESTION ID:662
In a forest extinction of tiger, results in increased population of deer. Overgrazing by deer decreases the density and diversity of plant species. A number of native birds and insects also get extinct due to extinction of their food source. In this forest tiger in an example of-
QUESTION ID:663
Which of the following pollution cause largest number of deaths worldwide?
QUESTION ID:664
You visit a garden and see a number of flowering plants, grasses, trees etc. You also see many birds, insects, reptiles etc. This whole system is an example of:
QUESTION ID:665
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: We, as global citizen, need to protect Antarctic glaciers and ice-caps.
Reason R: If Antarctic glaciers/ ice-caps melt completely, the sea-level rise would be so high that most of the continents would be submerged.
QUESTION ID:666
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Photochemical smog is a primary Air Pollutant.
Reason R: It is formed in Traffic congested cities where the conditions are warm and intensity of solar radiation is more.
QUESTION ID:667
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: OH radical plays a critical role in tropospheric chemistry of formation and destruction of O3.
Reason R: Because OH is rapidly transformed to HO2 by reacting with CO or VOCs. HO2, in turn, reacts with NO and provides NO2. NO2 photolyses into O3 in the presence of sunlight.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:668
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a river stream, there is continuous discharge of sewage at a particular point/location only. As a result of sewage mixing with stream the dissolved oxygen in stream decreases.
Statement II: The maximum deficit of dissolved oxygen does not occur at the mixing point of stream and sewage but at a certain distance from the mixing point in the down stream direction.
QUESTION ID:669
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Denitrification is an undesirable process from agricultural point of view.
Reason R: Here the nitrate present in soil is converted to nitrogen gas and it is lost to the atmosphere.
QUESTION ID:670
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Polar jet stream flows from west to east.
Reason R: Polar jet stream is a geostrophic wind which flows due to the balance between coriolis force & pressure gradient force.
QUESTION ID:671
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Air pollution and climate change are not related.
Reason R: Climate change such as global warming is mainly caused by increasing concentration of green house gases such as CO2. CO2 gas is not considered as air pollutant.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:672
Arrange the phases of microbial growth curve from initiation to termination.
A. Stationary phase
B. Exponential phase
C. Death phase
D. Lag phase
QUESTION ID:673
Write a waste management hierarchy from source to disposal from the given solid waste management practices.
A. Recycle
B. Treat
C. Avoid
D. Dispose
E. Minimize
QUESTION ID:674
Arrange the following soil horizons from top layer of soil to the increasing depth below.
A. 'O' horizons
B. 'B' horizons
C. 'C' horizons
D. 'A' horizons
E. 'R' horizons
QUESTION ID:675
Arrange the following layers of atmosphere in the sequence of increasing altitude from the earth’s surface.
A. Planetary Boundary Layer
B. Free troposphere
C. Tropopause
D. Mesosphere
E. Stratosphere
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:676
Arrange the following layers of the earth starting from the centre of the earth till surface of the earth.
A. Lithosphere
B. Inner Core
C. Mantle
D. Outer Core
E. Asthenosphere
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:677
Arrange the following in progressing order of carcinogenesis.
A. Promotion
B. Metastasis
C. Progression
D. Initiation
E. Transformation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:678
Arrange the steps of scientific method in the correct sequence.
A. Develop a hypothesis
B. Share new knowledge
C. Analyse and interpret data
D. Recognition of an unexplained problem
E. Design and perform experiments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:679
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ocean is not considered to be an important carbon reservoir in the Earth system.
Statement II: CO2 residence time in ocean is higher than atmosphere.
QUESTION ID:680
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In the process of respiration, organic compounds undergo degradation (catabolism) in the presence of molecular oxygen or in absence of oxygen. The process releases energy.
Statement II: Similar amount of energy is produced in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below.
QUESTION ID:681
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ecological natality (fertility rate) refers to the number of offsprings produced under prevailing set of environmental conditions.
Statement II: Absolute natality (fecundity rate) is the number of offsprings produced under ideal environmental conditions.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:682
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In a sewage treatment plant, secondary treatment primarily aims at removing phosphates and nitrates from the sewage water.
Statement II: The number and diversity of microorganisms in sewage help in easy removal of phosphate and nitrate during secondary treatment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:683
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In terrestrial ecosystem (grasslands, croplands, forests) the pyramid of biomass is inverted.
Statement II: In aquatic ecosystem (ponds, lakes, rivers etc.) the pyramid of biomass is upright.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:684
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The phenomenon of having increased species diversity and densities in ecotonal region is called the edge effect.
Statement II: The transition zone between two different ecosystem is called ecotone.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:685
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Net primary production (NPP) is the remaining chemical energy available after respiration and other metabolic activities and used in body building of heterotrophic organisms.
Statement II: The chemical energy from NPP is used in the body building of autotrophic organisms.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:686
Herbivores occupy the:
A. First trophic level (T1)
B. Second trophic level (T2)
C. Consumer of first order (C1)
D. Consumer of second order (C2)
E. Third trophic level (T3)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:687
The structural component of ecosystem consist of ________.
A. Biological community
B. Flow of energy
C. Nutrient cycling
D. Range of climatic factor
E. Biological regulation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:688
Which of the following are products of complete mineralisation of organic compounds?
A. H2S
B. CO2
C. CH4
D. H2O
E. NH3
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:689
Choose the correct statement:
A. IUCN is now known as WWF
B. Chilka lake was recognised as Ramsar site in India in the year 1981
C. Corbett National Park is located at Uttar Pradesh
D. Gorilla is the only ape found in India
E. Asian Elephant is an endangered species
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:690
Choose the correct statement:
A. Lake is an example of lotic water body
B. 2.1% of the volume of fresh water is available for human use in the hydrosphere
C. Indus water treaty lies between India & Pakistan
D. Dams are responsible for world water crisis
E. The dispute of sharing the Ravi–Beas water and Sutluj–Yamuna link issue lies between Punjab & Haryana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:691
What are pneumatophores?
A. Respiratory roots of plants growing in marshy places and salt lakes
B. Hanging roots surrounded by spongy tissue
C. Roots that grow vertically upward like conical spikes with numerous pores
D. Cluster of roots arising at the base of the stem
E. Roots produced from the main stem and often from the branches
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:692
Consider the following statements about the hydrothermal vents.
A. The sea water has been heated by the radioactive rocks below.
B. Ample light is available for photosynthesis.
C. Support rich ecosystem in contrast to the surrounding desert at the deep ocean floor.
D. Bacteria function as producers in these ecosystems.
E. Tube worms, shrimp, crabs, clams etc. are found in hydrothermal vents.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
QUESTION ID:693
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Stage of Sewage treatment process) | LIST II (Targeted Pollutant) |
| A. Primary treatment | I. Suspended and floating particles |
| B. Secondary treatment | II. Phosphorus and Nitrogen |
| C. Tertiary treatment | III. Pathogenic bacteria |
| D. Chlorination treatment | IV. Suspended organic matter |
QUESTION ID:694
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Conference) | LIST II (Year) |
| A. Stockholm conference | I. 1992 |
| B. Earth summit | II. 1997 |
| C. Convention on Biological Diversity | III. 1972 |
| D. Kyoto Protocol | IV. 1993 |
QUESTION ID:695
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Phenomenon) | LIST II (Associated factor) |
| A. Global Warming | I. CO |
| B. Air Pollution | II. Green House Gases |
| C. Water Quality | III. Humus |
| D. Soil | IV. BOD |
QUESTION ID:696
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Phenomenon) | LIST II (Associated factors) |
| A. Fossil fuel burning | I. Radioactive waste |
| B. Nuclear Power | II. Release of CO2 |
| C. Western Ghats | III. Aquatic Adaptation |
| D. Stream lined body | IV. Biodiversity hot spot of India |
QUESTION ID:697
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Activities/Factors) | LIST II (Associated Pollutants) |
| A. Construction | I. CO & NO2 |
| B. Vehicles | II. SO2 |
| C. Industry | III. Al & Zn |
| D. Paddy mudland | IV. CH4 |
QUESTION ID:698
Match List I with List II
| LIST I (Concepts) | LIST II (Definitions) |
| A. Common pool resources | I. Shared responsibility for the sustainable care of our planet |
| B. Sustainability | II. Economic development that meets the needs of present generation without compromising the needs of future generation |
| C. Stewardship | III. Those parts of environment available to everyone but for which no single individual has responsibility |
| D. Sustainable development | IV. The ability to meet current human economic and social needs without compromising the ability of the environment to support future generations. |
QUESTION ID:699
Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
| A. Atmosphere | I. Outer crust of the Earth |
| B. Hydrosphere | II. Comprises of both biotic & abiotic component |
| C. Biosphere | III. Sheet of gases that surround the planet |
| D. Lithosphere | IV. Comprises of water |
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