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551.

Which of the following categories occupies the top-most position of the classification triangle?

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Which of the following categories occupies the top-most position of the classification triangle?



552.

In which of the following scenarios, pollination will lead to fertilisation?

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In which of the following scenarios, pollination will lead to fertilisation?



553.

A cross between an individual of unknown genotype and a double recessive tester is called:

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A cross between an individual of unknown genotype and a double recessive tester is called:



554.

A body initially at 80∘C cools to 64∘C in 5 minutes and to 52∘C after another 5 minutes. The temperature of the surroundings is

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A body initially at 80C cools to 64C in 5 minutes and to 52C after another 5 minutes. The temperature of the surroundings is

555.

Match the following regarding transcription: p. Initiationi. Ribonucleotides arepolymerised according to the codeq. Elongationii. RNA polymerase binds to TATA boxr. Terminationiii. mRNA is bound by protective moleculess. Cappingiv. RNA polymerase detaches from DNA

Answer» Match the following regarding transcription:


p. Initiationi. Ribonucleotides arepolymerised according to the codeq. Elongationii. RNA polymerase binds to TATA boxr. Terminationiii. mRNA is bound by protective moleculess. Cappingiv. RNA polymerase detaches from DNA
556.

Which of the following is an example of ‘living fossil’?

Answer» Which of the following is an example of ‘living fossil’?
557.

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility?

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Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases can cause infertility?



558.

Respiration which takes place during day time is called as ______

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Respiration which takes place during day time is called as ______



559.

The sociobiologist responsible for popularising the term biodiversity is ___.

Answer» The sociobiologist responsible for popularising the term biodiversity is ___.
560.

In which of these organisms small buds are produced that remain attached to the parent during asexual reproduction?

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In which of these organisms small buds are produced that remain attached to the parent during asexual reproduction?



561.

In aerobic respiration, first CO2 is liberated during ______.

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In aerobic respiration, first CO2 is liberated during ______.



562.

A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is

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A couple has 6 children, of which 5 are girls and 1 is a boy. The probability (in percentage) of having a girl next, is

563.

Purification involves which of the following techniques?i. Crystalizationii. Ultrasonicationiii. Chromatography iv. Formulation

Answer» Purification involves which of the following techniques?

i. Crystalization

ii. Ultrasonication

iii.
Chromatography

iv. Formulation


564.

What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans?

Answer» What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans?
565.

Bacteria protect themselves from viral attack by producing ________

Answer» Bacteria protect themselves from viral attack by producing ________
566.

Choose the correct sequence of phases in an eukaryotic cell cycle from among the below options.

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Choose the correct sequence of phases in an eukaryotic cell cycle from among the below options.

567.

Periblem gives rise to:

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Periblem gives rise to:



568.

Unsaturated fatty acids have _________.

Answer» Unsaturated fatty acids have _________.
569.

What was the resultant found in place marked E?

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What was the resultant found in place marked E?







570.

Gametogenesis is the production of

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Gametogenesis is the production of



571.

Match the following:Column IColumn III. KA Stomatal openingII. MoB Constituent of cell membraneIII. PC Photolysis of waterIV. MnDMost free ionEComponent of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase

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Match the following:



Column IColumn III. KA Stomatal openingII. MoB Constituent of cell membraneIII. PC Photolysis of waterIV. MnDMost free ionEComponent of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase

572.

The first atomic bomb was dropped on

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The first atomic bomb was dropped on



573.

In C4 plants, synthesis of glucose occurs in:

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In C4 plants, synthesis of glucose occurs in:



574.

Human and mouse cells are treated with red and green fluorescent dyes respectively and are made to fuse. The resultant cells are kept at 37oC. Assuming that R and G represents the localisation of red and green dye respectively, the probable distribution of dye on the surface of the cells will be

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Human and mouse cells are treated with red and green fluorescent dyes respectively and are made to fuse. The resultant cells are kept at 37oC. Assuming that R and G represents the localisation of red and green dye respectively, the probable distribution of dye on the surface of the cells will be

575.

Which of these is NOT the name of a phylum?

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Which of these is NOT the name of a phylum?



576.

In a plant, red colour of the fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure bred varieties are crossed, the F2 progeny have

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In a plant, red colour of the fruit is dominant over yellow colour. When these two pure bred varieties are crossed, the F2 progeny have



577.

Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched?

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Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched?



578.

Animals with a double ventral notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and a post anal tail are placed in the highly evolved phylum called_____.

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Animals with a double ventral notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal gill slits and a post anal tail are placed in the highly evolved phylum called_____.



579.

Regarding assertion and reason, which is the correct optionAssertion[A]: Many present-day crops are the result of domestication in ancient times.Reason[R]: Cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts and cauliflower have all originated from the same ancestor.

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Regarding assertion and reason, which is the correct option

Assertion[A]: Many present-day crops are the result of domestication in ancient times.

Reason[R]: Cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts and cauliflower have all originated from the same ancestor.




580.

Geotropic response is perceived by

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Geotropic response is perceived by



581.

Which of the following is NOT a character of plants having CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) cycle?

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Which of the following is NOT a character of plants having CAM (Crassulacean Acid Metabolism) cycle?



582.

The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called ___.

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The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called ___.



583.

Which mammals are oviparous?

Answer» Which mammals are oviparous?
584.

Fruits developing from an unfertilised ovary are

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Fruits developing from an unfertilised ovary are



585.

In bryophytes, diploid chromosome number occurs in:

Answer» In bryophytes, diploid chromosome number occurs in:
586.

What is the vital capacity of our lungs?

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What is the vital capacity of our lungs?



587.

The Silent Valley, which is home to rare plants and animals is located in

Answer» The Silent Valley, which is home to rare plants and animals is located in
588.

Which of the following statements is true about the Hershey-Chase experiment?

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Which of the following statements is true about the Hershey-Chase experiment?



589.

The tissue having dead cells is

Answer» The tissue having dead cells is
590.

Origin of life on primitive Earth occurred in:

Answer» Origin of life on primitive Earth occurred in:


591.

The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called as _____.

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The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called as _____.



592.

A homozygous red flowered Pea plant is crossed with homozygous white flowered Pea plant. The offspring would be

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A homozygous red flowered Pea plant is crossed with homozygous white flowered Pea plant. The offspring would be



593.

Broca’s area is connected with

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Broca’s area is connected with



594.

Given below is a list of plants. Count the number of plants which have (i) endospermic and (ii) non-endospermic seeds.Wheat, Pea, Bean, Rice, Castor, Groundnut, Coconut, Maize

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Given below is a list of plants. Count the number of plants which have (i) endospermic and (ii) non-endospermic seeds.


Wheat, Pea, Bean, Rice, Castor, Groundnut, Coconut, Maize



595.

Which of the following statement is/are correct?A marathon runner is likely to show1. Reduced heart rate2. Enlarged heart3. Larger stroke volume4. Decreased arterial blood pressure

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Which of the following statement is/are correct?


A marathon runner is likely to show

1. Reduced heart rate

2. Enlarged heart

3. Larger stroke volume

4. Decreased arterial blood pressure



596.

A species which exhibits territoriality will exhibit which kind of population distribution?

Answer» A species which exhibits territoriality will exhibit which kind of population distribution?


597.

Diuresis is a condition in which

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Diuresis is a condition in which



598.

Which of the following STDs is not curable?

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Which of the following STDs is not curable?



599.

Which of the following are secondary sexual characters in females?

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Which of the following are secondary sexual characters in females?



600.

A composite block is made of slabs A,B, C, D and E of different thermal conductivities (given in terms of a constant K) and sizes (given in terms of length. L) as shown in the figure. All slabs are of same with. Heat Q flows only from left to right through the blocks. Then, in steady state

Answer» A composite block is made of slabs A,B, C, D and E of different thermal conductivities (given in terms of a constant K) and sizes (given in terms of length. L) as shown in the figure. All slabs are of same with. Heat Q flows only from left to right through the blocks. Then, in steady state