General Science - Biology MCQs


Q.  Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following?

a. Wind
b. Insects
c. Birds
d. Water


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Ornithophily refers to the pollination through birds. Birds which are involved in ornithophily are specialist nectarivores with brushy tongues and long bills, that are either capable of hovering flight or light enough to perch on the flower structures.
MCQs:  Consider the following differences between RNA and DNA: 1: While DNA is usually found inside the nucleus, RNA is usually found in the cytoplasm 2: DNA contains higher number of nucleotides in comparison to RNA Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about Antibiotic resistance: 1: Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections 2: India’s Red Line campaign aims to curb irrational use of antibiotics Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about the Biogas: 1: It is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide 2: Biogas unlike LPG cannot be converted to liquid under the normal temperature Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following pairs: 1: ELISA test? detects HIV antibodies in blood 2: Mantoux test? screening tool for tuberculosis (TB) 3: FPG test? to diagnose diabetes Which of the above is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements: 1: Leukemia causes overproduction of white blood cells 2: Patients with leukemia are treated with chemotherapy Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Which of the following organs of human body secrete digestive enzymes? 1: Salivary glands 2: Liver 3: Small intestine 4: Stomach Select the correct option from codes given below:
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS): 1: It is a serious form of pneumonia 2: It is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about Sickle Cell Anemia: 1: It is a common blood disorder passed down from parents to children 2: In India, the disorder is mainly confined to dravidians and pre-dravidians tribes inhabiting malaria endemic regions Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about Typhoid: 1: Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi 2: BCG immunization is used to prevent typhoid Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Consider the following statements about pancreas: 1: The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen 2: It helps to regulate blood sugar levels Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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MCQs:  Cereals are a rich source of which of the following?
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MCQs:  Which of the following diseases is caused by virus?
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