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| 401. |
Hoboscus rosa-sinensis is aA. VarietyB. SubspeciesC. Species with a compoundD. Supra species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 402. |
Biospecies which are difficult to separate on the basis of morphological traits areA. LinneonsB. Allopatric SpeciesC. Sibling speciesD. Neontological Species. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 403. |
Phylogentic system was givenA. Engler & PrantlB. PlinyC. John rayD. R.H Whittaker |
| Answer» Correct Answer - a | |
| 404. |
Species can be idientified on the basis ofA. InterbreedB. Species diversityC. Reproductive isolationD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 405. |
Huxley is father ofA. Classical taxonomistB. Artifical taxonomyC. Neo- taxonomyD. Adansonian taxonomy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 406. |
Assertion : Species is a group of individuals with fundamental similarities. Reason : Indica, leo tuberosum represent such group of individuals.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Species refer to a group of organisms with fundamental similarities. A species is distinguished from the other closely related species based on distinct morphological differences. e.g., Mangifera indica (Mango), Solanum tuberosum (potato) and Panthera leo (lion). All the three names, indica tuberosum and leo, represent the specific epithets, while the first words Mangifera, Solanum and Panthera are genera. |
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| 407. |
Which organism are placed in museum after collecting, killing and pinning?A. PlantsB. MammalsC. BirdsD. Insects |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Insects are placed in museum after collecting, killing ad pinning. |
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| 408. |
Assertion : In binomial nomenculature, both words are separately underlined. Reason : Underlining inducates their Latin orgin.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If both assertion and reason are false. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Both the words in binomial nomenclature, when handwritten, are separately underlined or printed in italics to indicate their Latin origin. |
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| 409. |
Identification of organisms requires intensiveA. Field studiesB. Laboratory studiesC. Habitat studiesD. Both A and B |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Identification of organisms requires intensive field ad laboratory study. |
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| 410. |
The energy yielding process that also requires input of energy isA. photosynthesisB. glycogenesisC. anabolismD. catabolism |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 411. |
In nomenclatureA. both genus and species are printed in italicsB. genus and species may be of same nameC. both in genus and species the first letter is capitalD. genus is written after the species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 412. |
Binomial nomenclature isA. two words in nature of a speciesB. two names local and specificC. two names of a speciesD. two phases, asexual and sexual, in the life cycle of a species |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 413. |
Select the incorrect statement out of the following.A. All animals belonging to various phyla are assigned to the kingdom Animalia.B. As we go higher from species to kingdom, number of common characteristics goes on increasing.C. Different classes comprising fish, amphibians, reptiles, brids and mammals together constitute the phylum Chordata.D. Plant order Polymoniales includes the families like solanaceae and Convolvulaceae based on the vegetative and floral characters. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B As we go higher form species to kindom, number of common characteristics goes on decresasing. |
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| 414. |
Taxonomy based on identification of evolutionary units within species by determining their genetical interrelationship is calledA. ChemotaxonomyB. Numerical taxonomyC. Biochemical taxonomyD. Experimental taxonomy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 415. |
Fill in the blanks A and B Kingdom `rarr` Phylum `rarr` [A] `rarr` Order `rarr` [B]A. A - Genus, B - SpeciesB. A - Family, B - ClassC. A - Class, B - FamilyD. A - Species, B - Division |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 416. |
Herbarium meansA. storehouse/place where preserved identified dry/liquid/ specimens are kept systematicallyB. a heavy card sheet carrying the dried and pressed specimen of plantC. a garden with all plants arranged systematicallyD. a system of arranging plants into different categories |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 417. |
Neosystematics aims atA. the classification of organisms based on broad morphological charactersB. delimiting various taxa of organisms and establishing their relationshipC. the classification of organisms based on their evolutionary history and establishing then phylogeny on the totality of various parameters from all field of studiesD. Identification and arrangement of organisms on the basis of their cytological characteristics |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 418. |
Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclatureA. The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithetB. The names are written in Latin and are italicisedC. When written by hand, the names are to be underlinedD. Biological names can be written in any language |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Biological names originate from Latin language and are printed in italics. |
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| 419. |
Choose the correct matching regarding an institution and its locationA. National Institute of virology : PuneB. Central Drug Res. Institute : KasauliC. National Institute of Nutrition : MumbaiD. National lnstt. of Communicable Dis- eases : Lucknow |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 420. |
Choose the correct combination `{:("Column I",,"Column II"),("A. Malacology",,"p reptiles"),("B. Pomology",,"q fungi"),("C. Mycology",,"r fruits"),("D. Qrnithology",,"s Molluscs"),(,"t birds"):}`A. A- s, B- r, C- p, D- tB. A- p, B- r, C- q, D-tC. A- s, B- r, C- q, D- tD. A-t, B- s, C-q, D-p |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 421. |
The system of giving one name to the individual isA. quasi binomial systemB. semi-binomial systemC. monomial systemD. uninomial system |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Uninomial nomenclature is the designation of a taxon above species ranked by a scientific name consisting of a single word. |
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| 422. |
The first Indian awarded World Food Prize in 1987A. BarwaleB. Anna HazareC. Sunderlal BahugunaD. MS Swaminathan |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 423. |
The system of giving one name to the individual isA. Quasibinomial systemB. Semibinomial systemC. Mononomial systemD. Uninomial system |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 424. |
The total heat content/potential energy of a system is calledA. enthalpyB. free energyC. activation energyD. entropy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 425. |
The animals which do not have a steady body temperature areA. poikilothermsB. eutheriansC. stenothermalsD. homeotherms |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 426. |
Homoeostasis refers toA. positive and negative feed backB. positive feed backC. negative feed backD. there is no feed back |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 427. |
For dog, Canis refers to itsA. GenusB. FamilyC. OrderD. Class |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 428. |
The amount of usable energy that is available for doing work in a system isA. EnthalpyB. Free energyC. Activation energyD. Spontaneous energy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 429. |
Which one is positive feed back mechanism ?A. Sexual stimulationB. Allosteric inhibitionC. Blood pressureD. Perspiration |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 430. |
Bioinfromatics is an interdisciplinary branch which is concerned with the application ofA. Engineering techniques in biological studiesB. Chemistry in understanding the biolgical phenomenonC. physins in understanding various life processesD. Infromation science in analyzing as well as various |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 431. |
For identifying organisms through key usuallyA. Two contrasting characters are usedB. One similar character is studiedC. Two or more similar characters are usedD. Only one statement called lead is used |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 432. |
Which nomenclature was given by Linnaeus?A. MultinomialB. BinomialC. ICZND. IUPAC |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Ninomial nomenclature was given by Linnaeus. |
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| 433. |
which of the following is grouped under phanerogamsA. pteridophytesB. GymnospermsC. angiospermsD. Both (b)and © |
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Answer» Correct Answer - d Gymnosperns and angiosperms both are grouped under phanerogams because both are grouped under phanerogams beacouse both are bearing seeds. |
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| 434. |
Binomial nomenclature meansA. One name given by two scientistsB. One name comprising a generic and a specific epithetC. Two names, one latinised, other of a personD. Two names, one scientific, other local |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 435. |
binomial nomenclature system of Linnaeus means that every organism hasA. A scientific and a common nameB. name of genus and speciesC. A name given by two scientistsD. One name is Latin, other common. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B In binomial nomenclature,t he name of an organisms. |
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| 436. |
Binomial nomenclature meansA. One name given by two taxonomistsB. Two names, the latinised, other of a personC. two names, one scientific, other localD. Two word name, one indicate genus and other species. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D binomenclature means two word name, one indicate genus and other species. |
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| 437. |
Species isA. Specific unit of evolutionB. Specific unit in the evoutionary history of a raceC. Specific class of evolutionD. Not related to evolution |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 438. |
In Botanical nomenclature of plantsA. Both genus and species are printed in italicsB. Genus and species may be of same nameC. Both in genus and species the first letter is capitalD. Genus is written after the species. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 439. |
Which of the following represents 'Phylum'?A. MammaliaB. ChordataC. SolanumD. Carnivora |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 440. |
Linnaeus is credited withA. Binomial nomenclatureB. Theory of biogenesisC. Discovery of microscopeD. Discovery of blood circulation |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 441. |
The term phylum was given byA. CuvierB. HaeckelC. TheophrastusD. Linnaeus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 442. |
Species is a group of organisms thatA. Can interbreddB. Cannot interbreedC. Live togetherD. None of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 443. |
In Botanical nomenclature of plantsA. Genus is written after the speciesB. both in genus and species the first letter is a capital letterC. Genus and species may be same nameD. Both genus and species are printed in italics |
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Answer» Correct Answer - d In botanical nomencalture of plants generia name always begin with capital letter and the specific name with a small letter and printed in italics. |
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| 444. |
Species is a group of individuals thatA. Are reproductively isolated among themselvesB. Cannot interbreedC. Can interbreedD. Can interbreed with individual of other species. |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Species is a group of individuals that can interbreed. |
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| 445. |
A group of individuals, which are able to breek among themselves and produce their own kind is known asA. GenusB. SpeciesC. OrderD. Family |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B A group of individuals, which are able to breek among themseleves and produce their own kind is known as species. |
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| 446. |
The science of naming the plant is known asA. ClassificationB. IdentificationC. NomenclatureD. Taxonomy |
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Answer» Correct Answer - c Nomenclature (Namen = name clature = to call) is giving distinct scientific names to varoious striures, including living organisms, so they can be easily identified. |
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| 447. |
The word "phylum" in taxonomy was coined byA. John RayB. C. LinnaeusC. G.L. CuvierD. Aristotle |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The work "Phylum" in taxonomy was coined by G.L. Cuvier. |
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| 448. |
A person who studies about the origin, evolution and variations in plants and also about the classification of plants is called asA. Classical taxonomistB. Herbal taxonomistC. a - taxonomistD. `beta`- taxonomist |
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Answer» Correct Answer - a Taxonomy based on all available information and attempting .A toxonminst engaged in studing origin taxonomy. A taxonomist engaged in studying origin evolution variations and classifition of organisms is called classical taxonomist. |
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| 449. |
Which is not correct hierarchical arrangent?A. Class-Family-GenusB. Phylum -order-FamilyC. Class-order-familyD. Family-class-order |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Class-Order-Family. |
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| 450. |
Taxonomic hierarchy refers toA. Stepwise arrangement of all categories for classification of plants and animals.B. A group of senior taxonomists who decide the nomenclature of plants and animalsC. A list of botanists or zoologists who have worked on taxonomy of a species or group.D. Classification of a species based on fossil record. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |