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| 51. |
Phenetic classification of organisms is based onA. The ancestral lineage of existing organismsB. Observable characteristics of existing organismsC. Dendograms based on DNA characteristicsD. Sexual characteristics |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 52. |
Classification system are chaning every now and then because an attempt has been made to evolve such a sytem ultimately which is able to explain evolutionary relations in organisms. What was the correct sequence of these types of classification systems with respect to their solutions:-A. Practical `to` Articial `to ` Natural `to `Phylogenetic ` to `NumericalB. Artifial `to` Practical `to `Numerical `to` phylogeneticC. Practical `to` Artifical `to` Natural `to ` Numerical `to` PhylogeneticD. Numerical `to` Artificial `to`Natural `to` Practical `to` phylogenetic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 53. |
A division is formed by combining several :-A. OrdersB. FamiliesC. ClassesD. Tribes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 54. |
Assertion: Classification of Linnaecus is artificial. Reason: It is based on artificial characters.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 55. |
Assertion: Classification systems have undergoes several changes over a period of time. Reason: This happened, because the criteria for classification get changed gradually.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 56. |
The diatomaceous earth is used to insulate boilers and steam pipes because :-A. The wall of diatoms is deposited with calciumB. The diatomaceous earth is cheapC. It is a good conductor of heatD. The wall of diatoms is made of silica |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 57. |
Assertion: Herbaris can not serve as quick refernce system in taxonomical studies. Reason: Herbaria do not help in identification and classification.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 58. |
Which one of the following pairs of plants are not seed producers?A. Fern and FunariaB. Funaria and FicusC. Ficus and ChlamydomonasD. Punica and Pinus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 59. |
Examine the figure (A-D) given below and select the right option out of a-d in which all the four structures A, B, C, and D are identified correctly A. A-Runner, B-Archegonipohore, C- Synergid, D-AntheridiumB. A-Offset, B-Antheridiophore, C-Antipodals, D-OogoniumC. A-Sucker, B-Seta, C-Megaspore mother cell, D-Gemma cupD. A-Rhizome, B-Sporangiophore, C-Polar cell, D-Globule |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 60. |
Pick up the wrong statementA. Nuclear membrane is present in MoneraB. Cell wall is absent in AnimaliaC. Protista have photosynthetic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition.D. Some fungi are edible |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 61. |
Which one of the following is wrong about CharaA. Upper oogonium and lower round antheridium.B. Globule and nucule present on the same plant.C. Upper antheridium and lower oogoniumD. Globule is male reproductive structure. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 62. |
Choose the wrong statement:A. Yeast is unicellular and useful in fermentation.B. Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibioticsC. Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical geneticsD. Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 63. |
Which one of the following are not membrane-bound?A. MesosomesB. VacuolesC. RibosomesD. Lysosomes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 64. |
The plant used as an alternative of cotton :-A. SphagnumB. FunnariaC. RicciaD. Andria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 65. |
Whic of the following is not-cellular organisms?A. BacteriaB. FungiC. AlageD. Virus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 66. |
The process in which biologists follow universally accepted principles to produce name of any organisms is called as:-A. IdentificationB. ClassificationC. NomenclatureD. Systematics |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 67. |
Male and female gametophytes are independent and free-living inA. SphagnumB. MustardC. CastorD. Pinus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 68. |
Which of the following is called father of forest ?A. PinusB. BanyanC. SequoiaD. Cedrus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 69. |
Select correct matched pair/ pairs:A. Claviceps- AscomycetesB. Morels- AscomycetesC. Agarius- BasidiomycetesD. All of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 70. |
In fungi lump of hyphae is referred to as :-A. ThallusB. HaustoriumC. MyceliumD. Carpogonium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 71. |
Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin in 1928 while working with :-A. StreptomycesB. Bacteria (Staphylococus)C. Penicilium notatumD. P.chrysogenum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 72. |
Diversity of living organisms is due to `:`A. MutationB. Long term evolutionary changeC. Gradual changeD. Short term evolutionary change |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 73. |
Maximum nutritional diversity is found in the group:-A. MoneraB. PlantaeC. fungiD. Animals |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 74. |
The fungi are :-A. AutotrophicB. HolotrophicC. ChemotrphicD. Heterotrophic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 75. |
In which of the following elaters are found ?A. AngiospermsB. BryophytaC. AlgaeD. Bacteria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 76. |
Them most abundant prokaryotes helpful to humans in making curd milk and in production of antibiotics are ones categorised as:A. Chemosynthetic autortophsB. Heterotrophic bacteriaC. CyanobacteriaD. Archaebacteria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 77. |
Which one of the following prokaryotes lack cell wall?A. VirusB. CyanobacteriaC. MycoplasmaD. Protozoa |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 78. |
Which structure of prokaryotes is analogous to lysosome ?A. MesosomeB. GenophoreC. Periplasmic spaceD. Perinuclear space |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 79. |
In Ginkgoales the male gametes are :-A. MotileB. Non-motileC. AmoeboidD. Absent |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 80. |
Male gamete of Cycas is largest in plant kingdom, is:-A. Non motileB. BiflagellateC. MulticiliateD. Uniflagellate |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 81. |
Which is commonly called "Drosophillia of plant kingdom"?A. MorchellaB. NeurosporaC. RhizopusD. Claviceps |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 82. |
Neurospora, which is popularly known as Drosophilla of plant kingdom, belongs to :-A. PhycomycetesB. AscomycetesC. BasidiomycetesD. Deuteromycetes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 83. |
The dead remains of diatoms are known as :-A. CoenobiumB. SporangiaC. KieselgurhD. Sporocarp |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 84. |
Assertion: The cellwall of diatoms is indestructible. Reason: The cell wall of diatoms is embedded with calcium carbonates.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 85. |
Murein is found in the cell wall of:A. DiatomsB. CyanobacteriaC. ArchaeaD. Mycoplasma |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 86. |
Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step forward evolution of seed habit because:-A. Embryo develops in female gametophytes which is retained on parent sporophyteB. Female gametophytes is free nad gets dispersed like seeds.C. Female gametophytes lacks archaegoniaD. Megaspores posses endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 87. |
Seed habit first established in :-A. PteridophytesB. GymnospermsC. AngiospermsD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 88. |
Evolution of seed habit first started in :-A. Selaginella like ancestral pteridophytesB. Psilotum like ancestral pteridophytesC. GymnospermsD. Mosses |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 89. |
Which of the following more common in characters as compared to genus?A. SpeciesB. DivisionC. ClassD. Family |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 90. |
If by radiation all nitrogenase enzyme are inactivated, then there will be no:-A. Conversion of ammonium to nitrate in soilB. Fixation of nitrogen in legumesC. Conversion of nitrate to nitrogenD. Conversion from nitrite to nitrate in legumes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 91. |
Diplontic life cycle is found in:-A. Thallophyta & BryophytaB. Gymnosperms and AngiospermsC. Bryophyta and PteridophytaD. Both 2 and 3 |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 92. |
Basidiocarp is present in :-A. BasidiomycetesB. AscomycetesC. DeuteromycetesD. Phycomycetes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 93. |
Pseudomycelium occurs in :-A. MushroomB. MucorC. Bread moldD. Yeast |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 94. |
Deuteromycetes are called "Imperfect fungi" as :-A. They have no cell wallB. No myceliumC. No sexual reproductionD. No asexual reproduction |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 95. |
All fungi are :-A. With chlorophyllB. Without chlorophyllC. With caroteneD. Wall less |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 96. |
The cell wall of Fungi is composed of :-A. ChitinB. CelluloseC. MucopeptideD. Pseudomurein |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 97. |
Autrotrophic thallophytes are called as :-A. FungiB. LichensC. AlgaeD. Microbes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 98. |
Who is known as Darwin of 20th centuryA. John RayB. LamarckC. Ernst MayrD. Darwin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 99. |
Cellulose is the major component of celll wall of:-A. PythiumB. PucciniaC. MorchellaD. Saccharomyces |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 100. |
Which of the following is not true for a species :A. Variations occur among members of a speciesB. Gene flow does not occur between the populations of a species.C. Each species is reproductively isolated from every other species.D. Members of a species can interbreed |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |