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401.

Earth is protected from ultraviolet radiations by means of

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Earth is protected from ultraviolet radiations by means of



402.

The "packing" tissue found in porifera is called _________.

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The "packing" tissue found in porifera is called _________.



403.

Which of the following organism is present in most diagnosed cervical cancers?

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Which of the following organism is present in most diagnosed cervical cancers?



404.

The animals possessing the following types of germ layers (a and b) are _____________and _____________ respectively.

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The animals possessing the following types of germ layers (a and b) are _____________and _____________ respectively.




405.

Which of these data is not needed for a herbarium sheet?

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Which of these data is not needed for a herbarium sheet?



406.

Which of these methods is employed to dispose radioactive waste?

Answer» Which of these methods is employed to dispose radioactive waste?
407.

There are two opposing views about the origin of modern man According to one view Homo Erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern man. A study of variation of DNA, however, suggested African origin of modern man. What kind of observation of DNA variation could suggest this?

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There are two opposing views about the origin of modern man According to one view Homo Erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern man. A study of variation of DNA, however, suggested African origin of modern man. What kind of observation of DNA variation could suggest this?



408.

As of 2015, the world’s population has touched

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As of 2015, the world’s population has touched



409.

Ethylene is an unusual hormone because it is _____.

Answer» Ethylene is an unusual hormone because it is _____.
410.

The bonds present in between two complementary bases in a DNA molecule is/are

Answer» The bonds present in between two complementary bases in a DNA molecule is/are
411.

Increased use of CFCs in the world is likely to have resulted in which of the following statements.

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Increased use of CFCs in the world is likely to have resulted in which of the following statements.

412.

Match the correct options in reference to Salivary glands :Column IColumn IIi. Parotid glanda. Lingual lipase and starchii. Submandibular glandb. Duct of Rivinusiii. Sublingual glandc. Stensen's ductiv. Salivad. Wharton's ductv. Ptyaline. pH 6-7

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Match the correct options in reference to Salivary glands :


Column IColumn IIi. Parotid glanda. Lingual lipase and starchii. Submandibular glandb. Duct of Rivinusiii. Sublingual glandc. Stensen's ductiv. Salivad. Wharton's ductv. Ptyaline. pH 6-7
413.

Splitting of water molecules during light reaction of photosynthesis is associated with(a) PS I resulting in the release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS II(b) PS II resulting in release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS I(c) PS II resulting in release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS II(d) PS I resulting in the release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS I.Of the above statements

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Splitting of water molecules during light reaction of photosynthesis is associated with


(a) PS I resulting in the release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS II


(b) PS II resulting in release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS I


(c) PS II resulting in release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS II


(d) PS I resulting in the release of O2, protons and transfer of electrons to PS I.


Of the above statements



414.

Most of the energy required by the human body comes from:

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Most of the energy required by the human body comes from:



415.

While xylem is always open and used for transport of water, phloem is open only when the food needs to be transported. Which of the following reasons supports this statement?

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While xylem is always open and used for transport of water, phloem is open only when the food needs to be transported. Which of the following reasons supports this statement?



416.

Large scale production of biotechnological products involves use of __________

Answer» Large scale production of biotechnological products involves use of __________
417.

Match the following:Column 1Column 2(p)Scrubber(i) 1000 volts electrodes(q)Catalytic converter(ii)flue gas column(r)Electrostatic precipitator(iii)redox reactions

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Column 1Column 2(p)Scrubber(i) 1000 volts electrodes(q)Catalytic converter(ii)flue gas column(r)Electrostatic precipitator(iii)redox reactions


418.

Pickout the incorrect statements regarding sexual reproduction

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Pickout the incorrect statements regarding sexual reproduction



419.

If the older leaves of a plant shows yellowing and the yield is reduced, then it may be due to the deficiency of:

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If the older leaves of a plant shows yellowing and the yield is reduced, then it may be due to the deficiency of:



420.

Chiasmata are first seen in

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Chiasmata are first seen in



421.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

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Which one of the following is not correctly matched?



422.

The last electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain in aerobic respiration is _____.

Answer» The last electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain in aerobic respiration is _____.
423.

An example for fluid connective tissue is _____

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An example for fluid connective tissue is _____



424.

Mitochondrial cristae are sites of:

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Mitochondrial cristae are sites of:



425.

A flower which can be divided into two equal halves in only one plane is

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A flower which can be divided into two equal halves in only one plane is



426.

The self regulatory check on rate of reproduction is

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The self regulatory check on rate of reproduction is



427.

What will happen to a well growing herbaceous plant in the forest, if it is transplanted outside the forest in a park?

Answer» What will happen to a well growing herbaceous plant in the forest, if it is transplanted outside the forest in a park?
428.

‘Phenotype’ refers to:

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‘Phenotype’ refers to:



429.

Pituitary gland is located

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Pituitary gland is located



430.

Which of the following are most suitable indicators of SO2 pollution in the environment?

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Which of the following are most suitable indicators of SO2 pollution in the environment?



431.

Chiasmata forms in which of these phases ?

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Chiasmata forms in which of these phases ?



432.

Animals that have adapted themselves to live in deserts are known as

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Animals that have adapted themselves to live in deserts are known as



433.

Zn2+ is an activator of

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Zn2+ is an activator of



434.

Study the following table showing the components of water potential of four cells of an actively transpiring plant.CellSolute potentialPressure potential(MPa)(MPa)A−0.680.42B−0.750.36C−0.830.47D−0.570.29Identify the four cells as root hair, cortical cell, endodermal cell (lacking casparian strips) and pericycle cell respectively in the young root (assuming symplastic water flow through them).

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Study the following table showing the components of water potential of four cells of an actively transpiring plant.

CellSolute potentialPressure potential(MPa)(MPa)A0.680.42B0.750.36C0.830.47D0.570.29

Identify the four cells as root hair, cortical cell, endodermal cell (lacking casparian strips) and pericycle cell respectively in the young root (assuming symplastic water flow through them).



435.

Regarding the Assertion and Reason, choose the correct option:Assertion [A] : Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems have opposing functions.Reason [R] : The parasympathetic nervous system ‘prepares you’ for action, while the sympathetic system ‘calms you’ down after action.

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Regarding the Assertion and Reason, choose the correct option:


Assertion [A] : Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems have opposing functions.


Reason [R] : The parasympathetic nervous system ‘prepares you’ for action, while the sympathetic system ‘calms you’ down after action.



436.

Linkage prevents

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Linkage prevents



437.

Identify these structures.

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Identify these structures.




438.

Long ribbon-like pollen grains are released underwater by

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Long ribbon-like pollen grains are released underwater by



439.

The reproductive structures of gymnosperms are called

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The reproductive structures of gymnosperms are called



440.

Determination of percentage of crossing over between two linked genes is important in

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Determination of percentage of crossing over between two linked genes is important in



441.

Which of the following is true about insertional inactivation of the β-galactosidase coding sequence?

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Which of the following is true about insertional inactivation of the β-galactosidase coding sequence?



442.

During respiration, NADH donates two electrons to the carrier know as ubiquinone. When this happens, ubiquinone:

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During respiration, NADH donates two electrons to the carrier know as ubiquinone. When this happens, ubiquinone:



443.

The process that pushes out water and other dissolved materials from blood in the glomerulus is

Answer» The process that pushes out water and other dissolved materials from blood in the glomerulus is
444.

Which of the following are characteristics of primary immune response?

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Which of the following are characteristics of primary immune response?



445.

Which of these is checked for in the M phase checkpoint?

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Which of these is checked for in the M phase checkpoint?



446.

Histone protein synthesis occurs during :

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Histone protein synthesis occurs during :



447.

The major pollutant behind the infamous `Bhopal’ leakage was

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The major pollutant behind the infamous `Bhopal’ leakage was



448.

Match the followingColumn -I Column- II(i) Exine (a) Sporopollenin absent(ii) Intine (b) Tube cell(iii) Germ pore (c) Thin continuous layer(iv) Vegetative cell (d) Fertile cell(v) Generative cell (e) Thick porous layer

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Match the following


Column -I Column- II


(i) Exine (a) Sporopollenin absent


(ii) Intine (b) Tube cell


(iii) Germ pore (c) Thin continuous layer


(iv) Vegetative cell (d) Fertile cell


(v) Generative cell (e) Thick porous layer



449.

Which of the following processes take place outside the nucleus?

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Which of the following processes take place outside the nucleus?



450.

Choose how many of the given statements are not correct about the Tropics?(i) Greater species diversity compared to Temperate(ii) Subjected to frequent glaciations in the past(iii) Great seasonal variations are seen here(iv) Environment is relatively constant

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Choose how many of the given statements are not correct about the Tropics?


(i) Greater species diversity compared to Temperate


(ii) Subjected to frequent glaciations in the past


(iii) Great seasonal variations are seen here


(iv) Environment is relatively constant