Biology Set 3

General Knowledge (GK),

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC),

Indian Administrative Service (IAS),

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

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This set of General Science Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Biology Set 3

Q1 | A particular cell organelle is sometimes referred certain enzymes that can break down the cell components or even the whole cell. which one of the following is such an organelle ?
  • Lysosome
  • Mesosome
  • Phagosome
  • Ribosome
Answer: Lysosome
Q2 | The disorder ?Pityriasis simplex capillitii ? is most commonly known as which among thefollowing?
  • Tulip fingers
  • Dandruff
  • Baldness
  • Eczema
Answer: Dandruff
Q3 | What is the number of the Chromosomes affected by Turner syndrome?
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
Answer: 45
Q4 | Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following?
  • Wind
  • Insects
  • Birds
  • Water
Answer: Birds
Q5 | The insect ?Apis mellifera? is commonly known as which among the following?
  • Sand Fly
  • Domestic Fly
  • Honey Bee
  • Spider
Answer: Honey Bee
Q6 | Which among the following element in the human body / organ makes the main basis of working of the MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)?
  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen
  • Calcium
  • Sodium
Answer: Hydrogen
Q7 | The term ?Halitosis? denotes which among the following?
  • Bad hearing
  • bad breathe
  • Baldness
  • Excessive Sweating
Answer: bad breathe
Q8 | The term ?Gypsophils? is associated with the people who have liking for which among thefollowing?
  • Vultures
  • Eagles
  • Hawks
  • Falcons
Answer: Vultures
Q9 | Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species?
  • Hen
  • Peacock
  • Eagle
  • Owl
Answer: Owl
Q10 | Which among the following Vitamin is added to the milk in some countries as it is lostduring the process of Fat Removal (Skimming)?
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D
Answer: Vitamin A
Q11 | Consider the following statements:1. All kinds of Color Blindness are result of Genetic disorders2. All kinds of Night Blindness are result of malnutritionWhich among the above statements is / are correct?
  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Both 1 & 2 are correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Q12 | Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder?
  • Osteoporosis
  • Color blindness
  • Nyctalopia
  • Down Syndrome
Answer: Color blindness
Q13 | Which among the following disease has the minimum incubation period, comparing to otherones?
  • Small Pox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
Answer: Influenza
Q14 | Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to lack of absorption of which of the following minerals?
  • Iodine
  • Phosphorus
  • Calcium
  • Iron
Answer: Calcium
Q15 | Which among the following indicates Vitamin B12?
  • Niacin
  • Pyridoxine
  • Cobalamine
  • Thiamine
Answer: Cobalamine
Q16 | Hodophobia is the fear of which of the following?
  • Sleeping
  • Travel
  • Drugs
  • Cattle
Answer: Travel
Q17 | ?Pratham? the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In vitro Fertilization) at the NationalDairy Research Institute, Karnal was a ________ ?
  • Cow
  • Buffalo
  • Sheep
  • Goat
Answer: Buffalo
Q18 | Genetic Modification (GM) technique RIDL was in news. RIDL is being developed forcombating which of the following disease?
  • Swine Flu
  • Malaria
  • Cancer
  • AIDS
Answer: Malaria
Q19 | Which among the following acid is NOT a Vitamin ?
  • Folic Acid
  • Oleic Acid
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • Ascorbic Acid
Answer: Oleic Acid
Q20 | Which among the following is found in a Bacteriophage?
  • only RNA
  • only DNA
  • Both RNA & DNA
  • Either RNA or DNA
Answer: Either RNA or DNA
Q21 | The correct group of animals that suffer from the ?Foot & Mouth ? disease is as follows:
  • Only Cattle
  • Cattle & Sheeps
  • Cattle and Pigs
  • Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs
Answer: Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs
Q22 | Turmeric belongs to from which one of the following family of plants?
  • Radish
  • Ginger
  • Onion
  • Clove
Answer: Ginger
Q23 | For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was devloped (it is causedby Variola virus)?
  • Cow pox
  • Chicken pox
  • Small pox
  • Polio
Answer: Small pox
Q24 | In which of the following era began the Self replicating RNA molecules on Earth ?
  • Basin Era
  • Nectarian Era
  • Early Imbrian
  • Cryptic Era
Answer: Basin Era
Q25 | What fraction of Body‘s calcium is stored in Bones and teeth?
  • 85%
  • 90%
  • 94%
  • 99%
Answer: 99%
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