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1.

Oestrus cycle occurs in females of:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Apes
Monkeys
Cows
Humans

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2.

Which of the following statements support the view that elaborate sexual reproductive process
appeared much later in the organic evolution?
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

The high incidence of sexual reproduction in angiosperms and vertebrates


Asexual reproduction is common in lower groups
Lower groups of organisms have simpler body design
Asexual reproduction is common in higher groups of organisms

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3.

Milky water of tender coconut is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Liquid gametes
Liquid nucellus
Liquid embryo
Liquid female gametophyte

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4.

Consider the following four statements and select the right option for two correct statements.
(i) In vexillary aestivation, the large posterior petal is called standard, two lateral ones are wings and
two small anterior petals are termed keel.

(ii)
P3+3 A3+3 + G 3 is the floral formula for Liliaceae
(iii) In pea flower the stamens are monoadelphous.

(iv) The floral formula for solanaceae is

o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

K (3) C (3) A (4) + G 3

(i) and (ii)


(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)

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5.

Photorespiration is the catabolism of ________ which forms _______ and _______ with the
synthesis of ________ molecules of ATP. Select the correct sequence of words to complete the
above paragraph.
o
o
o

(a) PGA, RUBP, CO2, SIX


(b) PGAL, PGA, CO2, Zero
(c) RuBP, CO2, OAA, Zero
(d) RuBP, PGA, CO2, Zero

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6.

Study the pedigree chart of a certain family given in the figure and select the correct conclusion
which can be drawn for the character.

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

The parents could not have had a normal daughter for this character
The male parent is homozygous dominant
The female parent is heterozygous
The trait under the study could not be colour blindness

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7.

A particular species of plant produces light, non-sticky pollens in large numbers and its stigmas are
long and feathery. These modifications facilitate pollination by:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Water
Wind
Insects
Animals

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8.

Which of the following cells present in the mammalian testes held to nourish sperms?
o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Leydig's cells
Sertoli cells
Interstitial cells
Oxyntic cells

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9.

Hyaluronidase is present in:o

(a) Blood
(b) Sperm
(c) Ovary

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(d) Ovum

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10. Cumulus oophorus is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Mass of sperm embedded in Sertoli cells


Heap of maturing follicles
Heap of eggs
Mass of epithelial cells in Graafian follicles

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11. Identify the correctly matched pair/pairs of the germ layers and their derivatives.
(i) Ectoderm - epidermis
(ii) Endoderm - dermis
(iii) Mesoderm - muscles
(iv) Mesoderm - notochord
(v) Endoderm - enamel of teeth
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only


(i) and (iv) only
(i) and (ii) only
(i), (ii) and (iv) only

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12. About which day in a normal human menstrual cycle rapid secretion of LH does normally occurs?
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

th

11 day
th
20 day
th
5 day
th
14 day

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13. In an organism, tall phenotype is dominant over recessive dwarf phenotype and the alleles are
designated as T and t respectively. Upon crossing two different individuals, total 250 offsprings were
obtained, out of which 124 displayed tall phenotype and rest were dwarf. Thus the genotype of the
parents were:
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Tt x tt
TT x TT
TT x tt
Tt x Tt

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14. A competitive enzyme inhibitor:o

o
o

(a) Increases Vmax without affecting Km


(b) Increases Km without affecting Vmax
(c) Decreases both Vmax and Km
(d) Decreases Km without affecting Vmax

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15. Mendel's laws apply only when:o

o
o

(a) F1 monohybrid ratio shows 2 types of individuals


(b) Parents are pure breeding
(c) Characters are linked
(d) First pair of contrasting characters is dependent upon other pairs

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16. When a cluster of genes show linkage behaviour they:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Show recombination during meiosis


Do not show a chromosome map
Induce cell division
Do not show independent assortment

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17. Which one of the following conditions in human is correctly matched with its chromosomal
abnormality/ linkage?
o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Down's syndrome - 44 autosomes + XO


Klinefelter's syndrome - 44 autosomes + XXY
Colour blindness - Y linked
Erythoblastosis foetalis - X - linked

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18. Point mutation involves:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Insertion
Duplication
Change in single base pair
Deletion

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19. The water potential and osmotic potential of pure water are:o
o

(a) 100 and zero


(b) Zero and 100
(c) Zero and zero

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o

(d) 100 and 200

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20. At which phase of meiosis, the two cells, each with separated sister chromatids move towards
opposite poles?
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Metaphase - II
Anaphase - I
Anaphase - II
Metaphase - I

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21. Which of the following plant tissue culture shows totipotency?


o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Collenchyma
Meristem
Xylem vessel
Sieve tube

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22. Which of the following is correct order of the evolutionary history of man?
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Peking man, Neanderthal man, Homo sapiens, Heidelberg man


Peking man, Neanderthal man, Heidelberg man, Cro-Magnon man
Peking man, Homo sapiens, Neanderthal man, Cro-Magnon man
Peking man, Heidelberg man, Neanderthal man, Cro-Magnon man

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23. In TCA cycle, substrate level phosphorylation takes place during the conversion of:o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Fumaric acid to malic acid


Oxaloacetic acid to citric acid
Succinic acid to fumaric acid
Succinyl CoA to succinic acid

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24. The aestivation in corolla of calotropis is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Imbricate
Vexillary
Valvate
Twisted

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25. Circular DNA is present in:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

E.R. and ribosomes


Ribosomes and mitochondria
Ribosomes and chloroplasts
Mitochondria and chloroplasts

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26. Teminism is the same as:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Reverse transcription
Transcription
DNA synthesis
Translation

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27. Intrinsic flow of information means:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Translation
Transcription
Both of the above
None of the above

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28. Oldest age when life existed on the earth is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Azoic
Proterozoic
Archaeozoic
Cenozoic

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29. A bacterial culture is treated with streptomycin and a cast is made. A few columns are able to
survive due to:
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Adaptation
Selection
Inducted mutation
Mimicry

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30. Convergent evolution is illustrated by:o


o
o

(a) Starfish and cuttle fish


(b) Rat and dog
(c) Bacterium and protozoan

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(d) Dogfish and whale

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31. For the MN blood group system, the frequencies of M and N alleles are 0.7 and 0.3, respectively.
The expected frequency of MN - blood group bearing organisms is likely to be:o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

49%
58%
42%
9%

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32. Endogenous pyrogen (Intereukin-1) is secreted by:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Macrophages

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33. A disease sometimes found in persons above 40 which is characterized by poor CNS co-ordination,
forgetfulness and tremors of hands is:o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Epilepsy
Migraine
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer's disease

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34. Cornea transplant in humans is almost never rejected. This is because:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

It is a non-living layer
It has no blood supply
Its cells are least penetrable by bacteria
It is composed of enucleated cells

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35. Choose the wrong statement regarding AIDS.


o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Retroviruses have RNA genomes that replicate via DNA intermediate


HIV selectively infects and kills B-lymphocytes
AIDS is an immunodeficiency disease
It is caused by a retrovirus HIV

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36. In a fertilized ovule of angiosperms, n, 2n and 3n conditions occur respectively in:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Egg, nucellus and endosperm


Antipodals, synergids and integuments
Antipodals, egg and endosperm
Endosperm, nucellus and egg

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37. Treatment of root tip meristem cells with the microtubule inhibitor colchicine results in all of the
following except:
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Cessation of DNA replication


Induction of polyploidy
Prevention of cytokinesis
Inhibition of mitotic spindle assembly

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38. Clamp connections are observed in:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Ascomycetes
Zygomycetes
Basidiomycetes
Oomycetes

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39. Viral DNA after being converted from viral RNA by X incorporates into host genome to undergo
replication. What is 'X'?
o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

DNA polymerase
Reverse transcriptase
Restriction endonuclease
RNA polymerase

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40. The characteristic chills and shivering during infection of Plasmodium coincides with:o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Increase in trophozoites size that give out certain toxins


Release of sporozoites from RBCs and their break down inside spleen
Destruction of microgametocytes and Megagametocytes by the WBCs
Release of haemozoin granules by rupture of RBC during release of merozoites

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41. The 13 celled male gametophyte in selaginella is:o


o

(a) 7 cells of antheridium + 6 prothallial cells


(b) 10 cells of antheridium + 3 prothallial cells

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(c) 12 cells of antheridium + 1 prothallial cell


(d) 9 cells of antheridium + 4 prothallial cells

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42. Green glands present in some arthropods help in:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Digestion
Respiration
Excretion
None of the above

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43. Pearl is secreted by:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Ciliated epithelial cells of mantle


Columnar epithelial cells of mantle
Connective tissue of mantle
Prismatic layer

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44. "Aristotle lantern" occurs in:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Sea urchin
Asterias
Sea anemone
Ophiothrix

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45. All mammals without any exception are characterized by:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Extra - abdominal testes and 4 - chambered heart


Heterodont teeth and 12 pairs of cranial nerves
Viviparity and biconcave red blood cells
A muscular diaphragm and milk producing glands

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46. Tissue present in the annual ring is:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Primary phloem & secondary phloem


Secondary xylem & primary phloem
Primary xylem & primary phloem
Secondary xylem & secondary phloem

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47. When a plant wilts, the sequence of events, will be as following:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Exosmosis, plasmolysis, temporary, and permanent wilting


Exosmosis, deplamolysis, plasmolysis, temporary and permanent wilting
Exosmosis, plasmolysis, deplasmolysis, temporary and permanent wilting
None of the above

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48. Consider the following statements regarding gymnosperms and choose the correct option.
(A) In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes have an independent existence.
(B) The multicellular female gametophyte is retained with megasporangium.
(C) The gymnosperms are heterosporous.
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(A) and (C) are true but (B) is false


(B) and (C) are false but (A) is true
(B) and (C) are true but (A) is false
(A) and (B) are true but (C) is false

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49. Animals have the innate ability to escape from predation. Examples for the same are given below.
Select the incorrect example.
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Colour change in chameleon


Melanism in moths
Poison fangs in snakes
Enlargement of body size by swallowing air in puffer fish

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50. "Rhipidium inflorescence" in solanum nigrum is medication of:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Uniparous cyme
Scorpoid
Multiparous cyme
Capitulum

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51. Bhojpatra is obtained from:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Bark of Cinchona
Bark of Betula
Bark of Piper
Bark of Dalbergia

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52. Neuroglia are cells found in the:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Testes
Kidney
Liver
Central nervous system and ganglia

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53. Human RBCs in 1.5% salt solution will:o


o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Burst
Remain unaffected
Swell up
Shrink

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54. Haversian systems are found in the bones of:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Python
Panther
Pipe fish
Pigeon

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55. Number of fertilized eggs in ootheca of cockroach is:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

10 in one row
16 in two rows
16 pairs in two rows
8 in two rows

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56. Osmosis is defined as:o


o
o

(a) Flow of solute molecules from a lower concentration to higher concentration


(b) Flow of solute molecules from a higher concentration to lower concentration
(c) Flow of solvent molecules from a region of higher solute concentration to lower solute
concentration
(d) Flow of solvent molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to higher solute
concentration

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57. A beet root slice is first washed and then placed in cold water, it does not lose its anthocyanin. This
shows that the plasma membrane is:

(a) Impermeable to anthocyanin

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o
o
o

(b) Dead
(c) Differentially permeable to anthocyanin
(d) Permeable to anthocyanin

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58. According to fluid mosaic model, cell membranes are semi-fluid, where lipids and integral proteins
can diffuse randomly. In recent years, this model has been modified. In this regard, which of the
following statements is incorrect?
o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Proteins can remain confined within certain domains of membrane


Many proteins remain completely embedded within lipid bilayer
Proteins can also undergo flip- flop movements in lipid bilayer
Proteins can travel within the lipid bilayer

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59. A Peptide bond is formed between:-

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

2 and 4
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3

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60. Find out the wrong statement.

o
o
o

(a) DNA ligases are used to cleave a DNA molecule


(b) In pedigree analysis, a person immediately affected by an action is called propositus
(c) Udder cell, a somatic cell is used to produce the cloned sheep by nuclear transplantation
method
(d) Mobile genetic elements, transposons were visualized by Barbara Mc Clintock

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61. Given below is a sample of a portion of DNA strand giving the base sequence on the opposite
strands? What is so special shown in it?

o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Deletion mutation
Replication completed
Start codon at the 5' end
Pallindromic sequence of base pairs

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62. Mr. X is eating curd/yoghurt. For this food intake in a food chain he should be considered as
occupying:
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Second trophic level


Fourth trophic level
First trophic level
Third trophic level

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63. The logistic population growth is expressed by the equation:o

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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64. Which ecosystem has the highest primary productivity?


o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Desert
Forest
Ocean
Pond

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65. The correct sequence of plants in a hydrosere is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Oak Lantana Scirpus Pistia Hydrilla Volvox


Oak Lantana Volvox Hydrilla Pistia Scirpus
Volvox Hydrilla Pistia Scirpus Lantana Oak
Pistia Volvox Scirpus Hydrilla Lantana Oak

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66. In the somatic cell cycle:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

DNA replication occurs in S-phase


A short interphase is followed by a long M-phase
G1 - phase follows mitotic phase
In G1 - phase, DNA content is double the amount of DNA of original cell

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67. If CO2 concentration suddenly increases around the leaf, one of the following events occurs:o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Stomata open suddenly


Stomata open gradually
Decrease in transpiration due to sudden closure of stomata
Transpiration will not be affected

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68. Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between photosynthesis and
cellular respiration?
o

o
o

(a) Photosynthesis occurs in autotrophs; cellular respiration occurs only in heterotrophs


(b) Photosynthesis uses solar energy to convert inorganics to energy rich organics; respiration
breaks down energy rich organics to synthesize ATP
(c) Photosynthesis involves the oxidation of glucose; respiration involves the reduction of CO2
(d) The primary function of photosynthesis is to use solar energy to synthesize ATP; the primary
function of cellular respiration is to break down ATP and release energy

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69. Proteolytic enzymes present in the pancreatic juice are:(1) Pepsin


(2) Elastase
(3) Salivary amylase
(4) Chymotrypsin
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

1 and 2 are correct


1 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct
2 and 4 are correct

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70. Consider the following statements:(i) The anti-Pellagra vitamin is nicotinamide present in milk, yeast, meat and leafy vegetables.
(ii) Crypts of Lieberkuhn are present in liver.
(iii) Steapsin is the pancreatic amylase.
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

(i) and (ii) correct


(ii) and (iii) correct
(i) and (iii) incorrect
(ii) and (iii) incorrect

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71. Which of the following statement correctly defines Bohr's effect?

o
o
o

(a) Rise of P50 with a decrease in CO2 conc


(b) Rise of P50 with decrease in pH
(c) Fall in P50 with a decrease in pH
(d) Rise in P50 with decrease in pH

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72. Pouched gills are found in:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Cyclostomes
Amphibians
Aquatic mammals
Fishes

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73. An example for Pasteur effect is:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Nostoc
Penicillium
Saccharomyces
Pinnularia

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74. Which of the following factors raise the P50 value and shifts the HbO2 dissociation curve to right and
vice versa?
(1) Rise in P CO2
+
(2) Rise in H ion (=fall in pH)
(3) Fall in temperature
(4) Fall in diphosphoglyceric acid
o

(a) 1 and 3 are correct

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o
o

(b) 1 and 2 are correct


(c) 2 and 4 are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

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75. Match the excretory organs listed under column I with the animals given under column II. Choose
the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets of two columns.

o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

A = s; B = q; C = p; D = t
A = t; B = q: C = s; D = r
A = q; B = s; C = t; D = p
A = q; B = t: C = s; D = r

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76. Yellow colour of urine is due to:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Urea
Bilirubin
Urochrome
Uric acid

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77. Dicondylic skull with 10 pairs of cranial nerves is in:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Amphibia
Reptilia
Pisces
Mammals

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78. EDTA injected into muscles combines with Ca++ and:


o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Stops contraction
Stimulates contraction
Slows down contraction
None of the above

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79. A cricket player is fast chasing a ball on the field. Which one of the following groups of bones are
directly contributing in this movement?

o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, tibia


Pelvis, ulna, patella, tarsals
Sternum, femur, tibia, fibula
Femur, malleus, tibia, metatarsals

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80. A part of brain of frog is removed which helps to respire and locomote. The removed part of brain is:
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Medulla oblongata
Hyoid culture
Diencephalon
Critical culture media

If choice a is selected set score to 1.

81. A person is wearing spectacles with concave lenses for correcting vision. While not using the
glasses, the image of a distant object in his case will be formed:o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

On yellow spot
On blind spot
Behind retina
In front of retina

If choice d is selected set score to 1.

82. End bulb of Ruffini is associated with:o


o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Pressure
Cold
Heat
Touch

If choice c is selected set score to 1.

83. Anterior lobe of pituitary gland secretes:(1) ACTH, TSH and Oxytocin
(2) STH, GH and TSH
(3) TSH, ADH and Prolactin
(4) FSH, GH and LH
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

1 and 3 are correct


1 and 2 are correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct
2 and 4 are correct

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If choice d is selected set score to 1.

84. Bt Corn is produced to be resistant from the corn borer disease by introduction of gene:o

o
o

(a) Amp
(b) Cry I Ab
(c) Cry II Ab
(d) Cry I Ac

If choice b is selected set score to 1.

85. Eyes of cats glitter at night due to presence of:o

o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Tapetum fibrosum
Tapetum callosum
Porphyrin
Luciferin

If choice b is selected set score to 1.

86. The following question consist of two statements each: assertion (A) and reason (R). To answer the
question, mark the correct alternative as directed below:Assertion: In the early foetus, erythropoiesis takes place in mesodermal cells of the yolk sac.
Reason: Normally, in humans, erythropoiesis occurs within spleen or liver.
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A


If both A and R are false
If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
If A is true but R is false

If choice d is selected set score to 1.

87. The following question consist of two statements each: assertion (A) and reason (R). To answer the
question, mark the correct alternative as directed below:Assertion: Like auxin and cytokinins, ethylene has feminizing effect on plants
Reason: External supply of ethylene increases the number of female flowers and hence fruits in
cucumber

o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A


If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
If A is true but R is false
If both A and R are false

If choice a is selected set score to 1.

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88. The following question consist of two statements each: assertion (A) and reason (R). To answer the
question, mark the correct alternative as directed below:Assertion: Kinetin is a substance that causes senescence by increasing the ageing process of
leaves.
Reason: Richmond-Lang effect explains the role of -amylase in the breaking of dormancy in seeds.
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A


If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
If both A and R are false
If A is true but R is false

If choice c is selected set score to 1.

89. The following question consist of two statements each: assertion (A) and reason (R). To answer the
question, mark the correct alternative as directed below:Assertion: Calcitriol accelerates bone formation
2+
Reason: Calcitriol is the active form of cholecalciferol. It promotes absorption of Ca and
phosphorous in the small intestine
o
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A


If both A and R are false
If A is true but R is false
If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

If choice d is selected set score to 1.

90. The following question consist of two statements each: assertion (A) and reason (R). To answer the
question, mark the correct alternative as directed below:Assertion: Number of nullisomics possible in an organism is equal to its haploid number of
chromosomes.
Reason: Nullisomy is due to addition of extra chromosome.
o
o

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

If both A and R are false


If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
If A is true but R is false
If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

If choice c is selected set score to 1.

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