Questions
Growth by cell division can be seen throughout their life span in
- deer
- crocodile
- sparrow
- rose plant
- fishes
Growth, which is an important feature of living things, is also seen in some non-living things. How does it take place in a cloud?
- By cell division
- By accumulation of matter
- By filling of spaces with air
- By chemical reaction
- By budding
A uniform system of nomenclature and identification helps the scientists in systematic study of living beings.
ICBN applies to
- microorganisms
- plants
- animals
- multicellular organism
- trees
Which of the following differences between living and non-living objects is/are not true?
(a) In living beings, growth is from inside whereas in non-living beings, the growth is seen from outside.
(b) The chemicals within a living organism undergo a continuous change whereas no such change is seen in non-living objects.
(c) All living and non-living organisms respond to external stimuli.
- Only a
- Only c
- Both 1 and 2
- Both 2 and 3
- None of these
As a result of _____________, buds, fragments, spores, etc. are formed in living organisms.
- matter accumulation
- sexual reproduction
- asexual reproduction
- anabolism
- catabolism
In a biological name, where does the name of author appear?
- Before the generic name
- Before the specific epithet
- After the specific epithet
- Under the biological name
- Above the biological name
A patient is brain-dead. He has no self-consciousness. His heart is beating. The given statement tells that the patient
- is in coma
- had an asthmatic attack
- had a paralytic attack
- has stomach ulcers
- none of these
Which of the following rules is incorrect regarding the way to write biological name?
- Biological names are usually written in Latin.
- Biological names are written in italics.
- Biological name is underlined, when it is handwritten.
- It is written in two terms. The first term shows the species, while the second term shows the genus.
- The first term of the biological name begins with a capital letter.
Homo sapien is the biological name of
- sparrow
- man
- housefly
- wheat
- mango
Which of the following reactions is/are not anabolic?
(a) Glucose + Glucose = Glycogen
(b) Glycerol + Fatty acid = Tryglyceride
(c) Glucose + Oxygen = CO2 + Water + Energy
(d) Amino acid + Amino acid = Protein
- only a
- a and b
- only c
- b and c
- a and d
Which of the following is the highest category in classification system of animals?
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Kingdom
Which of the following do not belong to phylum Chordata?
- Mammals
- Birds
- Snails
- Sea squirts
- Amphibians
Which of the following options explains Taxon correctly?
- Taxon is a step in the classification hierarchy.
- Taxon is a particular rank in the biological classification.
- Taxon is a member of a species having a large number of similar characters.
- Taxon is the biological name.
- None of these
Which of the following are from the order Primata?
Monkey, Dog, Gorilla, Tiger, Gibbon, Cat
- Monkey, gorilla and gibbon
- Tiger, monkey, dog and gorilla
- Gorilla, cat and monkey
- Dog and cat
- Dog, cat and gibbon
Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding gymnosperms?
- They are known as ancestors of flowering plants.
- Their seeds are enclosed within a fruit.
- They include usually woody trees.
- They have unisexual flowers.
- Pine tree is an example of gymnosperm.