op zoo 1 Flashcards
1.A contemporary of Charles Darwin who came to the same conclusion in the matter of organic evolution was- (A) Jean Baptist Lamarck (B) Thomas Huxley (C) Alfred Russel Wallace (D) Franklin Benjamin
(C) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Alfred Russell Wallace was a British naturalist and was a contemporary of Charles Darwin, Both came to the same conclusion on the matter of organic evolution. This was announced by Linnaean society, on July 1, 1958. Organic evolution is defined as the change in organism with respect to their environment.
2.Panda belongs to the same family as that of- (A) Whale (B) Bear (C) Kangaroo (D) Porcupine
(B) (SSC CISF.ASI 2013) Exp: Panda and Bear belongs to the family - Ursidae. Scientific name of Panda is - Ailuropoda melanoleuca Panda is a native to south central china. Panda survive on the diet of Bamboo. Both Bear and Panda are listed in the IUCN’S endangered list.
3.The largest invertebrate is a/an- (A) Sponge (B) Mollusca (C) Arthropoda (D) Echinodermata
(B) (SSC CGL, 2012) Exp: The largest invertebrate belongs to the phylum mollusca. Giant squid (Architeuthis dux) can grow up to the length of 59ft belongs to phylum mollusa. In terms of number of organism mollusca is the second largest phylum after Arthropoda.
4.What is a sponge? (A) A fossil (B) A plant (C) An animal (D) A fungus
(C) (SSC (10+2) 2012) Exp: Sponge is an aquatic animal, belong to phylumporiferea. Organism bear pores called as ostia and osculum in neck region of these organism. They have a canal system as they need continuous current of water flowing through their bodies for respiration, excretion, nutrition and reproduction.
5.Normally, animals can change the place, but which one of the following animals cannot change the place? (A) Starfish (B) Sponge (C) Hydra (D) Leech
(C) (SSC (10+2) 2012) Exp: Animals which cannot change their place are termed as sessile or sedentary. Hydra belongs to phylum Cnideria and class Hydrazoa. It is a immobile aquatic organism resides on a substratum.
6.Which of the following is a true fish? (A) Silverfish (B) Starfish (C) Dogfish (D) Shellfish
(C) (SSC CGL, 2012) Exp: Dog fish is a true fish. It belongs to the family of sharks and phylum Chordata. Common name of dog fish is Scoliodon and scientific name is Squalus acanthias Dogfish is in the list of IUCN as an vulnerable organism.
7.Which of the following Amphibian lacks tongue? (A) Sphenodon (B) Salamander (C) Ichthyophis (D) Necturus
(C) (SSC (10+2) Exam, 2012) Exp: Ichthyophis belongs to class Amphibia of phylum Chordata. These are limbless and tongue less organism, lives in moist soil and lead a burrowing life. It is an elongated organism and can measure up to 30 cm in length.
8.The commonest mammal is- (A) Elephant (B) Lion (C) Man (Homosapiens) (D) Panther
(C) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: The commonest mammal on earth is man. Scientific name of man is Homo sapiens. Man belongs to the class mammal of phylum vertebrate.
9.Which is the only mammal that can fly? (A) Whale (B) Bat (C) Hen (D) Lizard
(B) (SSC FCI Exam, 2012) Exp: Despite being a mammal bat can fly. Wings of bats are the modification of tetrapod forelimbs, Bats belong to the order- Chiroptera, this is the second largest order of mammals.
10.Which of the following is a monogenetic parasite? (A) Hydra (B) Fasciola (C) Ascaris (D) Earthworm
(C) (SSC FCI Exam, 2012) Exp: Monogenetic parasites are those organisms who complete thier life cycle in single host. Ascaris lumbricoides belongs to phylum Nematoda completes its life cycle in the small intestine of human beings.
11.Columba Livia is the scientific name of- (A) Pigeon (B) Snake (C) Rabbit (D) Shark
(A) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Pigeon is a member of class-Aves in phylum-Chordata. It is an intelligent bird with unique feature of making crop, i.e., secretion from the lining of the crop of parents birds that is regurgitated to young birds (milk).
12.The process of preventing the birds from flying is called- (A) Brailing (B) Debeaking (C) Dubbing (D) Pecking
(A) (SSC FCI Exam, 2012) Exp: Brailing is the process of preventing the birds from flying. This is a temporary method in which the wings are tied with leather or plastic strip.
13.Which of the following is an egg laying mammal? (A) Bat (B) Leafy ant-eater (C) Whale (D) Spiny ant-eater
(D) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Spiny ant eater (Echnida) and Platypus are mammals, they lay eggs. They belongs to the order Monotremata. Mammals give birth to the young ones.
14.’Cod’ is a variety of- (A) Goat (B) Fish (C) Crop (D) Coral
(B) (SSC CPO Exam 2011) Exp: ‘Cod’ is a variety of fish. It belongs to the genus Gaudus of family Gadidae. Three species Atlantic, Pacific and Greenland are called as cod. Cod is popular as a food and is an important source of vit A, D and E
15.Birds which swim in water have- (A) Webbed Feet (B) Broad Wings (C) Long Beaks (D) Toes with Claws
(A) (SSC CGL Exam, 2011) Exp: Birds with the webbed feet can swim in water. Webbed feet increases the surface area and also helps to apply more force against the surrounding water Eg. Duck, geese and sw
16.The animal which can tolerate more summer heat is- (A) Buffalo (B) Cow (C) Goat (D) Donkey
(C) (SSC CPO Exam, 2010) Exp: Goat can tolerate more summer heat. They have thin loose skin and floppy ears, goat & sheep both belongs to family bovidae.
17.Which one of the following pairs belongs to Cartilaginous Fish? (A) Shark and Tuna (B) Shark and Ray (C) Skates and Hilsa (D) Ray and Eel
(B) (SSC CGL Exam, 2007) Exp: Shark and Ray are the examples of cartililagenous fish. These fishes belongs to class chondrichthyes. The skeleton is made up of cartiliage and no bones are present. The fishes have jaw, paired fins scales and the 2 chambered heart.
18.Which one of the following is not a true fish? (A) Silver Fish (B) Saw Fish (C) Hammer Fish (D) Sucker Fish
(A) (SSC CGL Exam, 2007) Exp: Silver fish is not a true fish. Silver fish is an example of phylum Arthropoda. It is a wingless insect with long antennae. Scientific name of silver fish is Lepisma saccharina
19.Which of the following is a fish? (A) Silverfish (B) Starfish (C) Dogfish (D) Cuttlefish
(C) (SSC CPO Exam 2007) Exp: The spiny dog fish is a small shark that is deep grey in colour with some white spots. On average, it reaches 3- 4 feet length. They can live upto 25-100 years.
20.Which one of the following is not a true snake? (A) Glass snake (B) Sea snake (C) Tree snake (D) Blind snake
(A) (SSC CGL Exam, 2007) Exp: Glass snakes are the lizards belongs to phylum Reptiles. Apparently these lizards resembles as snakes because of their size. They can grow up to 4ft. These lizards are also known as jointed snakes.
21.Which one of the following set belongs to the Class-Mammalia? (A) Lion, Hippopotamus, Penguin, Bat (B) Lion, Bat, Whale, Ostrich (C) Hippopotamus, Penguin, Whale, Kangaroo (D) Whale, Bat, Kangaroo, Hippopotamus
(D) (SSC CGL Exam, 2007) Exp: Mammals are the class of phylum chordata. They are the most advanced organism in the whole animal kingdom. Main characeteristic feature of mammal is to posses the mammary gland which helps them to nourish their young ones.
22.Which one of the following is the tallest bird? (A) Peacock (B) Penguin (C) Ostrich (D) Emu
(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007) Exp: Ostrich is the only, living tallest bird of genus Struthio. It is a native of Africa. This bird can grow upto the 9 feet and can run at the speed of 70 km/hr.
23.Which one of the following is not a true fish? (A) Shark (B) Starfish (C) Eel (D) Sea-horse
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2006) Exp: Starfish is not true fish. Starfish is an example of phylum Echinodermata. These are spiny skinned aquatic organisms. They have a peculiar water driven mechanism in their tube feets. These tube feets also helps them in locomotion.
24.The Scientific study of birds is known as- (A) Limnology (B) Herpetology (C) Malacology (D) Ornithology
(D) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: The scientific study of birds is known as ornithology. The father of ornithology in India is Dr. Salim Ali.
25.Which of the following animal has a clitellum? (A) Millipede (B) Centipede (C) Earthworm (D) Ringworm
(C) (SSC Mat.Level 2006) Exp: Earthworm has a clitellum. Earthworm belongs to phylum Annelida. Clitellum is a part of reproductive system, which function to store the eggs of worms.
26.The language used in writing the scientific name of animal is- (A) French (B) Latin (C) German (D) Dutch
(B) (SSC SO Exam 2006) Exp: Language used in writing the scientific name of animal is Latin. This is the language which can be understood in the whole world. This system of naming the organism is known as Binomial nomenclature, and theory was given by Carolus linnaeus.
27.Which one of the following is a non-poisonous snake? (A) Cobra (B) Dryophis (C) Elapes (D) Python
(D) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Python is a non-poisonous or non-venomous snake. Python is example of family-phythonidae and phylumchordata. Python kill its prey by asphyxiation i.e. choking the breath and swallowing prey completely.
28.Most fish do not swim in water because of the presence of- (A) Air sinuses (B) Buoyant scales on the body (C) Swim Bladder (D) Swimmerets
(C) (SSC Metric Level 2006) Exp: Swim bladder or air bladder are present in fishes which helps them not to swim in water & stay at one place. Air bladder helps to expel the extra water. This is an important features of osteichthyes fishes.
29.The Literal meaning of the term ‘Homo Sapiens’ is- (A) Man — The Wise (B) Man — The Supreme (C) Man — The Omnivore (D) Man — The Fool
(A) (SSC Metric Level 2006) Exp: Homo sapiens sapiens is the scientific name of man which literally mean ‘man-the wise’. Man is the most advanced animal on the earth belongs to the phylum Mammalia.
30.Which animal produces the biggest baby? (A) Camel (B) Lion (C) Elephant (D) Blue whale
(D) (SSC SI 2005) Exp: Blue whale is the largest & heaviest aquatic mammal present on the earth. It can weigh 190 tons. Being the largest animal they give birth to biggest baby. Scientific name of whale- Balaenoptera musculus. Blue whale is in the endangered list of IUCN.
31.The animal which uses sounds as its ‘Eyes’ is- (A) Dog (B) Cat (C) Snake (D) Bat
(D) (SSC SO 2005) Exp: Bat uses sounds as its ‘Eyes’. Bats has echolocation system by which they compare the outgoing pulse with the returning echoes and make the image of surrounding in the darkness.
32.Which of the following is the largest living bird? (A) Peacock (B) Ostrich (C) Dodo (D) Turkey
(B) (SSC SO 2005, SSC CGL 1999) Exp: Ostrich is the largest and tallest living bird of genus Struthio. Common ostrich was originally described by Carolus Linnaeus in his book ‘systema naturae’. Ostrich is the largest flightless bird which can run at a speed of 70-80 km/hr.
33.In male sharks, claspers are found attached to- (A) Anal fin (B) Pectoral fin (C) Pelvic fin (D) Ventral fin
(C) (SSC SO 2003) Exp: In male sharks, claspers are found attached to pelvic fin. Claspers are the external appendages which helps in ejection of sperms during internal fertilization.
34.Odontology is the branch of science which deals with the study of- (A) Teeth (B) Ontogent (C) Bone (D) Ageing
(A) (SSC (10+2) 2012) Exp: Odontology is the branch of science which deals with the study of teeth. It also helps in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.
35.Archaeopteryx had the following reptilian characters- (A) Teeth on jaw, tail beak (B) Clawed wings, teeth on jaw, tail (C) Clawed wings, scales, feathers (D) Teeth on jaw, feathers, tail
(B) (SSC (10+2) DEO & LDC 2010) Exp: Archaeopteryx is the largest and oldest known fossil of the bird. Archaeopteryx lived in Jurrasic Period. i.e. 150 m years ago. This is the reason that this bird is regarded as a connecting link between feathered dinosaurs and birds. Although some of the characters common to reptiles are clawed wings, teeth on jaw and tail.
36.’Darwin finches’ refers to a group of- (A) Fishes (B) Lizards (C) Birds (D) Amphibians
(C) (SSC CGL 2011, 2004) Exp: ‘Darwin finches’ refers to a group of birds Darwin studied the finches of 14 birds on the Galapagos island to show that how the organisms evolved themselves towards their environment.
37.The ‘Theory of Evolution’ was put forward by- (A) Louis Pasteur (B) Aristotle (C) Gregor Mendel (D) Charles Darwin
“(D) (SSC CPO 2003) Exp: Theory of evolution was put forwarded by Charles Darwin in 1859. Darwin is known as the ““Father of Evolution””.”
38.The concept of ‘survival of the fittest’ was first advocated by (A) Oparin (B) Darwin (C) Spencer (D) Haeckel
(C) (SSC CPO SI 2006) Exp: ‘Survival of the fittest’ concept was first advocated by a British philosopher Herbert Spencer in his book ‘Principle of Biology’ (1864).
39.The study of extinct animals is called (A) Herpetology (B) Ornithology (C) Geology (D) Palaeontology
(D) (SSC CGL 2007) Exp: Palaeontology is the scientific study of extinct animals. These are the fossils of dead animals and plants burried under the earth’s surface million years ago. It helps in the study of evolution and their relation with other organisms and environment.
40.Dinosaures were (A) Mammals that became extinct (B) Large herbivorous creatures which gave rise to hippopotamus species (C) Egg-laying mammals (D) Reptiles that became extinct
(D) (SSC CGL 2008) Exp: Dinosaur were huge bodied reptiles that became extinct. They lived between 230 and 65 mn years ago in Jurrasic period of mesozoic. There are many theories regarding the extinction of Dinosaurs, i.e, ice age, huge body size, unavailability of food.
41.In wh ich vertebrate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood gets mixed? (A) Fish (B) Amphibian (C) Bird (D) Mamal
(B) (SSC CPO SI 2008) Exp: In Ambhibians the deoxygenated and oxygenated blood get mixed. Amphibians and lung fishes have 3- chambered heart i.e, 2 Auricles and a ventricle, right atrium receives the deoxygenated blood and left atrium receives oxygenated blood. But both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood get mixed in single ventricle.
42.Animals living in the three trunks are known as (A) Arboreal (B) Volant (C) Amphibious (D) Aquaticx
(A) (SSC CGL 2010) Exp: Animals living in the tree trunks are known as arboreal. Arboreal animals display a wide variety of characteristic features including the flexible body, Clawed feet with huge claws and the tail which helps them to hang.
43.Which phenomenon do bats or dolphins use to find prey, predators or obstacles? (A) Refraction of sound (B) Formation of beats (C) Scattering of sound (D) Echo location
(D) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Bats or Dolphin used to find prey, predators or obstacles by the phenomenon of Echolocation. These are the sound produce by bat & Dolphin. The waves bounce off by object return to the animal as echos. This phenomena is also called as Sonar.
44.Number of Eyes in an Earthworm is — (A) One (B) Two (C) Many (D) No eyes
(D) (SSC Combined Matric Level 1999) Exp: Eyes are absent in Earthworm. Earthworms are the segmented worms belongs to phylum Annelids. They are hermaphrodite i.e., carries both male and female sex organs in single organism.
45.Which of the following is not a part of the Darwin’s theory of evolution? (A) Natural selection (B) Struggle for existence (C) Survival of the fittest (D) Inheritance of acquired characters
(D) (SSC Combined Martic Level 1999) Exp: Inheritance of Acquired characters is not the part of Darwin’s theory of evolution. This theory was given by J.B. Lamarck. It is also known as ‘Use and disuse’ of organs theory.
46.Which one of the following is not true fish? (A) Shark (B) Starfish (C) Eel (D) Sea-horse
(B) (SSC Combined Matric Level 2006) Exp: Star fish is not the true fish. Starfish is an example of phylum- Echindermata i.e., spiny skinned animals. They have water-driven tube system which is used for locomotion, capture and transport of food.
47.What is a sponge? (A) A fossil (B) A plant (C) An animal (D) A fungus
(C) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Sponge is an animal. Sponge is a common name of the phylum Porifera. Body has the minute pores called ostia through which water enters into a central cavity, spongocoel. These organism are non-motile and attached to substratum.
48.Which of the following amphibians lacks tongue? (A) Sphenodon (B) Salamander (C) Ichthyophis (D) Necturus
(C)Exp: Ichthyophis is a tongue less, limbless amphibi It is a native of southeast Asia and Philippines. They are also called as Asian Caecili
49.An insect is an orgainism having (A) 3 paris of legs (B) 4 pairs of legs (C) Head, thorax and abdomen (D) Pair of wings and antenna
(A) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Insecta or Arthropoda is the largest phylum of animal kingdom. Important characteristics include the 3 pairs of legs, a pair of wing and a pair of antenna. The body is segmented into three parts i.e. Head, thorax and abdomen. Insecta, crustaceans and arachnids are members of phylum Arthropoda.
50.Entomolgy is the study of (A) Birds (B) Insects (C) Fossils (D) Fungi
(B) (SSC CGL 2013) Exp: The scientific study of Insects is called as entomology. Insecta is a category belongs to phylum Arthropoda. It has the largest number of species
51.Which of the following is a tapeworm? (A) Fasciola (B) Schistosoma (C) Taenia (D) Enterobius
(C) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: Taenia solium is a tapeworm belong to Phylum Platyhelminthes. The common name of Taenia is flatworm or ribbon worm or tapeworm. It is hermaphrodite and complete their life cycle in human as primary host and secondary host is pig.
52.Clitellum is found in- (A) Leech (B) Snail (C) Nereis (D) Earthworm
(D) (SSC MTS (Non.Tech) 2014) Exp: Clitellum is found in Earthworm. Clitellum is a part of reproductive structure, it helps in storage of eggs. It is present in anterior part of the body & covers the segment 14,15 and 16.
53.Pinna (external ear) is present in- (A) Amphibian (B) Fish (C) Mammal (D) Reptile
(C) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi 2014) Exp: External ear or pinna is the characteristic feature of mammals. It helps to gather the sound.
54.Which one of the following is an egg-laying mamal (A) Sloth (B) Duck-Billed platypus (C) Kangaroo (D) Bandicoot
(B) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Duck-Billed platypus and Echnida are the organisms belongs to phylum mammals. Despite being mammals these two organism lay eggs. They are also termed as monotremes.
55.Who proposed Five Kingdom Classification? (A) R.H. Whittaker (B) John Ray (C) Carolus Linnaeus (D) H.F. Copeland
(A) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Five Kingdom classification was proposed by R.H. Whittaker. Whittaker classified the organism on the basis of their cell structure, mode of nutrition and division of labour, Organisms were divided into Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae & Animalia.
56.The International Commisson on Zoological Nomenclature was established in- (A) 1898 (B) 1988 (C) 2001 (D) 1664
(*) ` (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) was established in 18 September 1895. ICZN publish the zoological or scientific name of the animals.
57.Carolus Linnaeus system of classification is- (A) Natural (B) Artificial (C) Binomial (D) Phylogenetic
(C) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Carolus Linnaeus system of classification known as Binomial nomenclature. In binomial system organism is named by the genus and species. He published the book ‘Systema Naturae’ for the classification of organism, Carolus Linnaeus is known as the ‘Father of Taxonomy’.
58.Myrmecology is study of- (A) Insects (B) Ants (C) Crustaceans (D) Arthropods
(B) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Myrmecology is the branch of entomology that deals with the ants. Ants belongs to the family Formicidae, order Hymenoptera.
59.What does the word ‘amphibian means’? (A) Three lives (B) Four lives (C) Two lives (D) One lives
(C) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI 2015) Exp: The word amphibian refers to double life or life in water and land both. At the larval state the organism start their life cycle in water and in adult age spend the life on land. Eg. Frog, Toads, Salamander.
60.Wings of birds and insects are (A) Xenologous (B) Homologous (C) Paralogous (D) Analogous
(D) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI 2015) Exp: Wings of birds and insects are analogous org Analogous organs are those who have the different structural and embryological origin but perform the same function.
61.Which one of the following animals belongs to mollusca? (A) Haliotis (B) Hare (C) Hydra (D) Hyla
(B) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Sea hare belongs to phylum Mollusca. They are soft bodied organisms covered with a protein shell. Scientific name of hare is Aplysia californica.
62.Which one of these animals is jawless: (A) Sphyrna (B) Trygon (C) Myxine (D) Shark
(C) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Myxine, a hagfish is a jawless animal. Hagfish belongs to class- cyclostoma of phylum chordata. Hagfish are slime secreting marine fishes. Slime helps in easy movement from water to land.
63.Which of the following organism possesses characteristics of a plant and an animal? (A) Euglena (B) Mycoplasma (C) Paramecium (D) Chlorella
(A) (SSC CGL 2015) Exp: Euglena is an unicellular, aquatic organism possesses characteristics of both plants and animal. Euglena has the chloroplast in its body which is a plant character and the movement of Euglena with the help of flagella is an animal character.
64.Which of the following insect has its scientific name as Blattaria? (A) Beetle (B) Cockroach (C) Mosquito (D) Butterfly
(B) (SSC CPO SI 2016) Exp: The scientific name of German cockroach is Blattela germanica. The term Blattaria origins from the latin word ‘blatta’ which means Cockroach. Cockroaches are generally insects of the darkness. They are negatively phototactic.
65.Locomotory organ of a starfish is (A) Tube feet (B) Paddle (C) Muscular foot (D) Flipper
(A) (SSC MTS 2017) Exp: Locomotory organs of starfish are tube feet. These tube also works as a water driven mechanism and helps in respiration & Excretion.
66.Which of the following is a fish? (A) Jelly fish (B) Lobster (C) Salmon (D) Whale
(C) Exp: Fish is an aquatic animal belongs to chordate phylum. Study of fish is called pisciculture or fish foaming. Salmon is a typical fish which lay egg outside the sea.
67.Which of the following mammals lay eggs? (A) Bat (B) Whale (C) Weasel (D) Platypus
(D) Exp:Mammals are those animals which have mammary gland and are viviparous but Platypus lay eggs and is found in Australia.
68.Charles Darwin, the famous evolutionist, proposed his theory in which one of his books? (A) The families of flowering plant (B) The origin of species (C) The life on earth (D) The story of the living world
(B) Exp: Charles Darwin was a geologist, naturalist who proposed the theory in his book the ‘origin of species’.
69.Which among the following has the maximum life span- (A) Eagle (B) Tortoise (C) Tiger (D) Elephant
(B) Exp: Tortoise has maximum life span. Tortoise can live upto 250 years.
70.Red Data Book provides an account of- (A) Extinct animals only (B) Endangered plants & animals (C) Endangered plants only (D) Fossil plants
(B) Exp:Red data book is a type of public document which is created for the recordings of rare and endangered species include animal, plant and fungi as well as local subspecies. It is published by IUCN (Internation Union for conservation of Nature).
71.Which of the following is Study of fossils? (A) Ethology (B) Etiology (C) Anthropology (D) Palaeontology
(D) Exp: Paleontology origin from Greek word paleon mean old, ancient, logy study. Paleontology is the study of fossils.
72.Sea-Anemones belongs to the phylum (A) Arthropoda (B) Cnidaria (C) Porifera (D) Mollusca
(B) Exp: Sea- anemone belongs to the phylum cnidaria. The word Cnidaria is derived from cnidoblasts present of tentacles.
- Amoeba belongs to the phylum (A) Protozoa (B) Annelida (C) Porifera (D) Platyhelminthes
(A) Exp: Amoeba belongs to phylum Protozoa. Amoeba is a single-called organism which can alter its shape during the movement with the help of pseudopodia.
73.Sponges belongs to the phylum (A) Protozoa (B) Annelida (C) Porifera (D) Cnidaria
(C) Exp: Sponges belongs to phylum porifera. Porifera includes organisms with the minute holes present on whole body. Organisms are marine and asymmetrical animals, Porifera are hermaphrodite i.e. eggs and sperms are produced by the same individual.
74.Spiders belong to the phylum (A) Mollusca (B) Annelida (C) Cnidaria (D) Arthropoda
(D) Exp: Spiders belongs to the phylum Arthropoda. Arthropoda means organism with the jointed legs. Arthropoda is divided into 3 categories Insects, arachnids and crustace Spiders, Mites, ticks belongs to the Arachnids.
75.Octopus belongs to the phylum (A) Mollusca (B) Cnidaria (C) Echinodermata (D)Chordata
(A) Exp: Octopus belongs to the phylum mollusca. Mollusca are the soft-bodied animals and some are covered with the shells for protection. Octopus shows the highest regeneration power.
76.Prawn belongs to the phylum (A) Arthropoda (B)Cnidaria (C) Echinodermata (D) Chordata
(A) Exp: Prawn belongs to the category Crustaceans of phylum Arthropoda. This organism breathe through gills and they have 2 pairs of antennae.
77.Crabs belongs to the phylum (A) Mollusca (B) Cnidaria (C) Platyhelminthes (D) Arthropoda
(D) Exp: Crabs belongs to the category crustaceans of phylum Arthropoda. The body of Arthropoda is covered with chitinuous and is segmented into three parts Head, Thorax and Abdomen.
78.When a Cuttlefish is described as a Molluscs, it is at which level of classification? (A) Class (B) Order (C) Family (D) Phylum
(D) Exp: Cuttle fish is described as phylum-Mollusca. In the hierarchy of classification organisms are classified in the sequence of - Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. This is also termed as taxonomic rank.
79.Vertebrates belongs to the phylum (A) Arthropoda (B) Annelida (C) Cnidaria (D) Chordata
(D) Exp: Vertebrates belongs to phylum Chordata. The word vertebrates means the organisms with the vertebral column. Chordata are the organisms which have the notochord at the adult stage.
80._____is caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus. (A) Dysentery (B) Malaria (C) Chickenpox (D) Herpes
(B) Exp: Malaria is caused by the parasites of plasmodium genus. Malaria is a disease transmitted by an infected female Anopheles mosquito. The infected stage of malaria is sporozoite.
81.Oysters belongs to the phylum__________. (A) Arthropada (B) Annelida (C) Platyhelminthes (D) Mollusca
(D) Exp: Oysters belongs to the phylum Mollusca. These organism are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblostic, coelomate animals with a little segmentation. Body is covered with calcareous shell
82.Human Beings belong to which category of the ecosystem? (A) Omnivores (B) Carnivores (C) Herbivores (D) Zooplankton
(A) Exp: Human beings belongs to omnivores category of the ecosystem. Omnivores are those organisms who consume both green plant and flesh for their food.
83.Who of the following is known as ‘Father of Zoology’? (A) Darwin (B) Aristotle (C) Heckle (D) Edward Jenner
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Aristotle separated the biology branch from natural sceience and is called as father of biology. Aristotle explained 500 animal species in his book ‘Historia Animalium’.
84.Which of the following is not an example of an amphibian? (A) Frog (B) Sea horse (C) Alligator (D) Toad
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Class amphibia belongs to the phylum vertebrata. Amphibian are those organism who complete their life on both land and water. Sea horse is aquatic animal belong to class pisces.
85.Which among the following is the habitat of ‘Dog fish’? (A) River (B) Sea (C) Lake (D) Marsh
(B) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Spiny dogfish is an aquatic animals belongs to family of sharks.
86.Which of the following pair is INCORRECT? I. Crocodile - Reptile II. Frog - Amphibian III. Tiger - Reptile (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) Only III (D) Only II
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Tiger (Panthera tigris) is an organism belongs to class mammalia and phylum chordata.
87.Snakes, turtle, lizards and crocodiles falls under which category of animals? (A) Pisces (B) Amphibian (C) Reptilian (D) Aves
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Snakes, turtle, lizards and crocodiles belongs to the class- reptilia and phylum chordata. Reptiles are tetrapod animal three chambered heart.
88.The scientific name of human being is? (A) Homo Nigrum (B) Melongena Sapiens (C) Homo Sapiens (D) Tigris Solanum
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The scientific name of human being is Homo Sapiens. Under the binomial nomenclature the organisms are named by their genus and species to which they belong.
89.Which among the following has segmented body? (A) Phylum Mollusca (B) Phylum Arthopoda (C) Phylum Annelida (D) Phylum Coelenterata
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The annelids also known as the ringed worms or segmented worms. Phylum annelids have 17,000 species including ringworms, earthworms and leeches.
90.Which of the following is the largest mammal? (A) Whale (B) Rhinoceros (C) Elephant (D) Human
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Blue sulphur whale is the largest and heaviest mammal present on earth. Whale range in size from 8.5 to 98 ft and 190 metric tons weight.
91.Nereis, Pheretima (Earthworm) and Hirudinaria (blood sucking leech) are examples of which Phylum? (A) Coelenterata (B) Aschelminthes (C) Annelida (D) Arthropoda
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Annelida are ringed worms or segmented worm. The phylum includes the earthworm (Pheretima) Nereis and Hirudinaria (leech) these are ectoparasitic organism and some of them are hermaphrodite.
92.Animals like annelids and arthropods etc where the body can be divided into identical left and right halves in only one plane, exhibit ________ symmetry. (A) Coelenterata (B) Radial (C) Ctenophora (D) Bilateral
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Bilaterally symmetrical organism get divide into two equal right and left halves, when cut from centre. Annelids and arthropoda are bilaterally symmetrical organism.
93.Which of the following does not hold true for Animal belonging to Phylum Chordate? (A) Notochord present (B) Pharynx perforated by gill slits. (C) Heart is dorsal (if present) (D) A post-anal part (tail) is present
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Phylum chordate have important characteristic features as- • Notochord present at the early stage • Pharyngeal gill slits • A post anal pail
94.___________ is the second largest animal phylum. (A) Mollusca (B) Chordata (C) Coelomates (D) Anneldia
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Mollusca or soft bodied animals are the second largest phylum of animal kingdom. Mollusca have approximately 90,000 species. Mollusca is largest marine phylum.
95.What type of a body plan does coelenterates, ctenophores and echinoderms have? (A) Annelida (B) Radial (C) Bilateral (D) Platyhelminthes
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Symmetry of an organism in animal kingdom is of two types; Radial and Bilaterally symmetrical. In radial symmetry the organism is divided into two equal halves when it is cut from any plane. Coelenterates, ctenophoras and Echinodermata have radial symmetry.
96.Taenia (Tapeworm), Fasciola (Liver fluke) are examples of which Phylum? (A) Coelenterata (B) Platyhelminthes (C) Annelida (D) Arthropoda
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Taenia (Tapeworm), Fasciola(Liver fluker) are examples of platyhelminthes. Platyhelminthes are flat worm unsegmented, soft bodied invertebrates. These organisms are hermaphrodite and some of the species are endoparasite and some are ectoparasite.
97.Which of the following Phylum are also called flatworms? (A) Mollusca (B) Chordata (C) Ctenophora (D) Platyhelminthes
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Platyhelminthes are also called as flatworms. Platyhelminthes may be free-living or parasitic. Hooks and suckers are present in the parasitic form. Platyhelminthes have flame cells which helps in osmoregulation and excretion.
98.Order Primata comprising monkey, gorilla and gibbon is placed in class Mammalia along with order Carnivora that includes? (A) Giraffe, Camels and Elephants (B) Crocodile, Lizard and Snake (C) Lion, Leopard and Tiger (D) Tiger, Cats and Dogs
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Mammals are the class of vartebrata having vertebral coloumn and mammary gland as their characteristic features. Mammals are classified into three different categories; Primates (apes and monkeys), cetartiodactyla (whales) and carnivore (cats, dogs, seals).
99.Which is the only one example of Mollusca Phylum? (A) Locust (B) Butterfly (C) Scorpion (D) Octopus
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Mollusca are the soft bodied animals Mollusca is the largest phylum of animal kingdom and second largest marine phylum. The characteristic features of the Mollusca is presence of mantle and radula. Octopus is an example of Mollusca.
100.Sycon (Scypha), Spongilla (Fresh water sponge) and Euspongia (Bath sponge) are examples of which Phylum? (A) Coelen terata (B) Platy helminthes (C) Ctenophora (D) Porifera
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Sycon, spongilla and euspongia are the example of phylum porifera. Poriferans are the aquatic organisms with the presence of pores or ostia.
101.In animals like Annelids, Molluscs, organs have associated to form functional systems, each system concerned with a specific physiological function. This pattern is called ________system level of organization. (A) Organ (B) Open (C) Closed (D) Coelom
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Specific types of tissues permforming specific function are joined together to form org This organ system level of organisation perform the specific function.
102.Animals in which the cells are arranged in two embryonic layers are called ________. (A) Diploblastic (B) Extoderm (C) Triploblastic (D) Endoderm
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The embryonic layer of animals are categories into 2 types (A) Diploblasitc i.e., with two layer named as ectoderm and endoderm (B) Triploblastic i.e., with three layers named as ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm.
103.___________ being a higher category, is the assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar characters. (A) Order (B) Species (C) Genus (D) Class
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: In the hierarchy of classification, organism are categorised by the taxon. Rank named as kingdom phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. Order is the assemblage of families which exhibit similar characters.
104.The animals in which the body cavity is absent are known as __________. (A) Coelomates (B) Wild (C) Pseudocoelomates (D) Acoelomates
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The absence of coelom or body cavity in animals is known as acoelomates.
105.Biological names are generally derived from which language? (A) French (B) Latin (C) Mexican (D) German
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Biological names are classified under the binomial classification given by Carolus Linnaeus These names are in latin language with genera and specific epithet
106.Aurelia (Medusa) and Adamsia (Polyp) are examples of which Phylum? (A) Ctenophora (B) Annelida (C) Coelenterata (D) Aschelminthes
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Polyps and Medusa are the two types of organisms belongs to phylum coelenterata. polyps are the sessile or sedentary organism while medusa is the freely floating organism. Hydra (polyps), Jelly fishes (medusa) are exmple of Coelenterata.
107.Based on the common features like presence of notochord and dorsal hollow neural system, animals like fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds along with mammals are included in which Phylum? (A) Mammalia (B) Chordata (C) Primata (D) Insecta
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: They possess a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord and a post-anal tail. Mammals also belong to the phylum chordata.
108.Animals in which the cells are arranged in three embryonic layers are called ________. (A) Diploblastic (B) Ectoderm (C) Triploblastic (D) Endoderm
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The animals having a body derived from three embryonic cell layer like (ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm) are known as triploblastic animals. All higher and intermediates animals arise from a triploblastic blastula.
109.Locust, Butterfly, Scorpion and Prawn are all examples of which Phylum? (A) Annelida (B) Chordata (C) Arthropoda (D) Platyhelminthes
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Arthropoda is an invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton (external skeleton), a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages.
110.Adamsia (Sea anemone), Pennatula (Sea-pen) are examples of which Phylum? (A) Coelenterata (B) Aschelminthes (C) Annelida (D) Arthropoda
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: All coelenterates are aquatic, mostly marine. The body form is radially symmetrical. The body has a single opening, the hypostome, surrounded by sensory tentacles equipped with either nematocysts or colloblasts to capture mostly planktonic prey. Digestion is both intracellular and extracellular. Respiration and excretion are accomplished by simple diffusion.
111.The body cavity which is lined by mesoderm is called __________. (A) Coelom (B) Chordata (C) Arthropoda (D) Platyhelminthes
(A) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The coelom is the main body cavity in most animals and is positioned inside the body to surround and contain the digestive tract and other org It is lined with mesodermal epithelium. A coelom can absorb shock and also support an immune system.
112.In Animal Kingdom classification, which of the following is not a Phylum? (A) Mollusca (B) Chordata (C) Coelomates (D) Anneldia
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Coelomates is not a phylum instead it is a feature of classifying animals on the basis of the coelom i.e. body cavity. Animals are distinguished into acoelomate, eucolomate and pseudocoelomate.
113.Animals belonging to phylum _____________ are fundamentally characterised by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord and paired pharyngeal gill slits. (A) Annelida (B) Chordata (C) Arthropoda (D) Platyhelminthes
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Chordate phylum is the most complex and is at the highest apex of animal kingdom. Chordate are characterised by the presence of a notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord and paired pharyngeal gill slits.
114.Classes comprising animals like fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds along with mammals constitute the category called? (A) Species (B) Genus (C) Kingdom (D) Phylum
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Classes comprising animals like fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds along with mammals belongs to the phylum chordate.
115._________ is the largest phylum of Animalia which includes insects. (A) Annelida (B) Chordata (C) Arthropoda (D) Platyhelminthes
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Arthropoda is the largest phylum of the animal kingdom. It approximately have 7,50,000 species.
116.Lion, Leopard and Tiger are all species of which genus? (A) Solanum (B) Panthera (C) Felis (D) Tigris
(B) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Lion, leopard and tiger are all species of genuspanther, of family-Felidae.
1.Blubber is- (A) A milky secretion of rubber plant (B) A layer of thick fat (C) A device to trap insects by some aquatic (D) Fungal infection of rice plants
(B) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Blubber is a thick layer of fat. Fat is stored in the adipose tissues which is a highly vascularised this makes the layer work as efficient thermal insulator in sharks and whales. It provide the buoyancy and streamline the body.
2.Which one of the following is known as the ‘Immovable Property’ in the cell? (A) Carbohydrate (B) Fat (C) Protein (D) Nucleic acid
(D) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Nucleic acids is known as the immovable property in the cell. Nucleic acids comprises DNA or RNA that helps in transfer of genetic information from one generation to the next by the process of replication.
3.DNA in a cell is a- (A) Carboxylic acid (B) Nucleic acid (C) Amino acid (D) Fatty acid
(B) (SSC (10+2) Nov. 2014) Exp: DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) is a nucleic acid which is present in a cell. DNA is a double helical structure with the composition of Nitrogenous bases as A, T, G, C. DNA is a basic hereditary material present in all living organisms and helps in transfer of information.
4.Hyperplasia means- (A) Abnormal increase in number of cells (B) An increase in size of a cell (C) Excessive motility of muscle (D) Voracious eating
(A) (SSC Steno. Sep. 2014) Exp: Hyperplasia is an abnormal increase in number of cells. Physiologically it is considered as the response to a specific stimuli. This increase the size of organ or tissue. It leads to the various disease like benign prostatic, congenital adrenal hyperplasia etc.
5.The basic structural and functional unit of living organisms is- (A) Cell (B) Tissue (C) Organ (D) Systems
(A) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: The basic structural and functional unit of living organism is called as cell which was discovered by Robert Hook in 1665. Every living organism present on earth is made of either single or multi cells. Cell theory was proposed by Schleiden and Schwann.
6.Of which tissue nails, hoofs and horns are made of- (A) Cuticle (B) Chitin (C) Keratin (D) Tunicin
(C) (SSC DEO 2011) Exp: Nails, hoofs and horns are made up of keratin tissue. Keratin is a fibrous structural protein. It protects the outermost layer of organism from damage.
7.Which one of the following is called the ‘Digestive Bag’ in the cell?- (A) Golgi body (B) Mitochondrion (C) Ribosome (D) Lysosome
(D) (SSC Steno 2011) Exp: Lysosomes are called as the digestive bag present in the Eukaryotic cell. Lysosomes contains the digestive enzyme called as hydrolase, which helps in digesting the waste produced by cell. Lysosomes were discovered by Christian de Duve.
8.Which of the following organelles is called ‘Atom Bombs’? (A) Microtubules (B) Nucleolus (C) Golgi bodies (D) Lysosome
(D) (SSC(10+2) DEO & LOC 2010) Exp: Lysosomes are called as ‘Atom bomb’, ‘House keeper’, ‘suicidal bags’ and ‘scavanger of cell’ because of their hydrolysing activity. The pH of lysosome is more so they have acidic nature, when they burst in the cell in a large number that makes cell die.
9.The largest cell in the human body is- (A) Nerve Cell (B) Muscle Cell (C) Liver Cell (D) Kidney Cell
(A) (SSC CPO 2005) Exp: The largest cell in the human body is nerve cell or neuron. Nerve cell makes the nervous system which comprises brain and spinal cord. Neurons helps in transmitting the signals from dendrite to nerve ending.
10.Which one of the following cells produce antibodies? (A) Eosinophil (B) Monocyte (C) Basophil (D) Lymphocytes
(D) (SSC MTS 2002) Exp: Lymphocyte cells produce antibodies, lymphocytes are the type of WBC generated from bone marrow. There are two kinds of lymphocytes i.e. B and T lymphocyte. B cells produces the antibodies and T- cells identify the antigens.
11.The cells which are responsible for the production of antibodies are- (A) Red blood cell (B) Neutrophils (C) Lymphocytes (D) Platelets
(C) (SSC (10+2). DEO & LOC 2008) Exp: Lymphocytes are responsible for the production of antibodies and controls the immunity system of organism. Lymphocytes travels in the lymphatic system which includes the lymph nodes, vessels and spleen.
12.Which cells in our body have the least regenerative power? (A) Brain cells (B) Muscle cells (C) Bone cells (D) Liver cells
(A) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2008, Matric Level 2002) Exp: Brain and spinal cord made up of neurons have the least regenerative power, human brain contains 86 bn neuron. Neurons are cells which transmit the electrochemical or neurotransmittor signals to brain.
13.Which among the following bears smallest living cell? (A) Bacterium (B) Mycoplasma (C) Virus (D) Yeast
(A) (SSC SO 2003) Exp: Bacterias bears the smallest living organism in the universe. They are unicellular and parasitic. Mycoplasma genitalium or PPLO (Pleuro pneumonia Like organism) are the smallest bacteria in the universe. The size of the mycoplasma varies from 200 to 300 nm.
14.Which cell disorder in our body is responsible in colour blindness? (A) WBC (B) Cone cell (C) Rod Cell (D) Neuron
(B) Exp: Cone cells are responsible for color blindness of human eyes. It is a genetic inherited (usually X-linked) disorder. Affected person can not differentiate red and green colors.
15.What are the basic units from which human spare parts can be created? (A) Nerve cells (B) Stem cells (C) Heart cells (D) Kidney cells
(B) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Stem cells are the basic units from which human spare parts can be created artificially. The foetus in the uterus developed from stem cells only, they differentiated into the specialized cell types such as skin, muscles bones etc
16.Adherent mucoid alkaline substance covering the inner lining of stomach is to- (A) Digest starch (B) Act against bacteria (C) Prevent the action of pepsin of mucosa (D) Prevent viral infection
(C) (SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Adherent mucoid alkaline substance covering the inner lining of the stomach is to prevent the action of the pepsin of mucosa. The primary function of mucus gel is to create a stable pH level and acts as a protective physical barrier.
17.Cell or tissue death within a living body is called as- (A) Neutrophilia (B) Nephrosis (C) Necrosis (D) Neoplasia
(C) (SSC Tax Asst. (Income tax & Central Excise) 2009) Exp: Necrosis is the death of cell tissue with in a living body. This is unprogrammed death of cells. It may cause by injury, infection, failure of blood supply, inflammation etc.
18.The tissue in man where no cell division occur after birth is (A) Skeletal (B) Nerves (C) Conective (D) Germinal
(B) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: There is no cell division occur in the nerve & muscle after the birth. Cell division is a process by which the cell divides itself either by mitosis or meiosis process to increase its number.
19.Leukaemia or blood cancer is characterised by abnormal increase of the (A) Red blood cells (B) White blood cells (C) Blood platelets (D) Blood plasma
(B) (SSC CPO SI 2011) Exp: Leukaemia or blood cancer is characterised by abnormal increase of the white blood cell. Leukaemia begin at the bone marrow, where the immature WBC increase abnormally. WBC helps in immunity but due to leukaemia the immunity power suppresses and person becomes more susceptible for infections.
20.The biological death of a patient means the death of tissues of the (A) kidney (B) heart (C) brain (D) lungs
(C) (SSC Combined Matric Level 2002) Exp: The biological death of a patient means the death of tissue of the brain. Biological death means when the brain has been deprived of blood and oxygen for long enough and the cell begin to die.
21.In the human body, fats are stored in the- (A) Epidermis (B) Adipose tissue (C) Liver (D) Epithelium
(B) (SSC Combind Matric Level 2002) Exp: In human body, fats are stored in the adipose tissue. Adipose tissues are connective tissues they store the energy and are present beneath the organs and acts as insulator.
22.Which of the following cells secrete insulin? (A) Heart (B) Veins (C) Nerve cells (D) Beta cells
(D) (SSC Combined Matric Level 2002) Exp: Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of pancreas. Pancreas have three different types of cell beta, gamma and alpha cells. These are located in the clusters of Islets of Langerh Insulin helps to maintain the level of glucose in blood.
23.A cellulosic wall is found in the cells of- (A) Animals (B) Bacteria (C) Fungi (D) Plants
(D) (SSC CHSL 2013) Exp: Cellulosic wall is found in the plant cell. The plant cell which is made up of polysaccharides, cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin etc.
24.Which of the following is a fibrous protein? (A) Haemoglobin (B) Albumin (C) Keratin (D) Enzymes
(C) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Keratin is a fibrous structural protein. It protects the outermost layer of human skin. Keratin has the presence of sulphur- containing amino acid called cysteine and forms the cross linking bridge.
25.A prokaryotic cell does not have which of the following? (A) Ribosomes (B) Cell membrane (C) Nucleus (D) DNA
(C) (SSC CPO SI, ASI 2016) Exp: A prokaryotic cell does not have nucleus. Prokaryotic defines as Pro-means Primitive and Karyon means Nucleus. They are unicellular and parasite.
26.Which of the following is not a connective tissue? (A) Adipose Tissue (B) Compact Bone (C) Cardiac Muscle (D) Areolar Tissue
(C) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Connective tiusse are the tissues present in human body which helps in connecting one organ to other and protects them. Adipose tiusse, areolar tissues, blood, tendon, ligament are example of connective tissue. Cardiac muscles are the type of muscular tissues.
27.Which of the following is considered as physical basis of life? (A) Cell wall (B) Cell membrane (C) Mitochondria (D) Protoplasm
(D) (SSC CPO 2017) Exp: Protoplasm is the clolurless material including the cytoplasm, nucleus and cell organelles. Protoplasm is protected by plasma membrane is considered as physical basis of life.
28.The body of all complex animals consist of only _______ basic types of tissue(s). (A) 4000 (B) 400 (C) 40 (D) 4
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: The body of all complex animals consist of four basic types of tissues. These are named as epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue and nervous tissue
29.Which among the following does not have a cell wall? (A) Euglena (B) Paramecium (C) Gonyaulax (D) Mycoplasma
(D) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria. Mycoplasma do not have a cell wall. Mycoplasma can survive for many years without the presence of oxygen. Mycoplasma species are the smallest bacterial cell disovered and causes disease to hum
30.Which among the following is not a connective tissue? (A) Blood (B) Bone (C) Skin (D) Cartilage
(C) (SSC CGL 2017) Exp: Skin is not connective tissue. Skin is regarded as the largest organ of the human body. Skin covers the skeletal system and organs in hum The layer of skin is divided into three segments named as epidermal, dermal and hypodermal. Skin helps to maintain the homeostasis of body.
1.Glucose is a type of- (A) Pentose sugar (B) Hexose sugar (C) Tetrose sugar (D) Diose sugar
(B) (SSC (10+2) Nov. 2014) Exp: Glucose is a type of Hexose(C6) sugar. Glucose is the final outcome of digestion process in humans and photosynthesis in plants. Glucose converts into Pyruvate and then to ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate), ATP is required as a energy currency.
2.In the human body, fats are stored in the- (A) Epidermis (B) Adipose tissue (C) Liver (D) Epithelium
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Adipose tissue is the fat storing connective tissue in hum This tissue consists of several adipose cells (or adipocytes) that contain fat globules. These are of two types (i) White (or yellow) fat (ii) Brown fat
3.Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (A) Vitamin B: Pyridoxine (B) Vitamin C: Ascorbic acid (C) Vitamin E: Alpha tocopherol (D)Vitamin D: Sunshine
(D) (SSC CGL April 2014) Exp: Vitamin D is known as calciferol rather than sunshine. Sunshine is the source of obtaining vitamin D. vitamin D is essential for healthy bones. Deficiency of vitamin D leads to disease rickets and Osteomalacia.
4.The most healthy edible oil for heart is- (A) Butter oil (B) Olive oil (C) Rape-seed oil (D) Mustard oil
(B) (SSC CGL July 2014) Exp: The most healthy edible oil for heart is olive oil. Olive oil consist mainly of Oleic acid (83%) and other fatty acids like linoleic acids and palmitic acid. Olive oil helps in decreasing the mortality rate and cardiovascular disease.
5.The presence of cobalt in vitamin-B12 was established for the first time by- (A) Spectroscopy (B) Borax-bead test (C) Sodium nitroprusside test (D) Hydrolysis test
(B) (SSC CGL 2013) Exp: The presence of cobalt in Vitamin - B12 was established for the time by Borax-bead test or blister test. It was introduced by Berzelius in 1812.
6.Too much consumption of tea or coffee can result in deficiency of- (A) Vitamin-B12 (B) Calcium (C) Vitamin-C (D) Albumin
(B) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: Too much consumption of tea or coffee result in the deficiency of calcium. Too much caffeine hinders the absorption of vitamins, raise the blood pressure and risk of heart attack.
7.Teeth and Bones acquire strength and rigidity from- (A) Fluorine (B) Chlorine (C) Sodium (D) Calcium
(D) (SSC CGL 2013) Exp: Teeth and bones acquire strength and rigidity from calcium. Bones and teeth are made up of calcium & phosphate. calcium is regulated by the thyroid and parathyroid gland.
8.Male (Anopheles) mosquito feeds on- (A) Blood of man (B) Blood of Culex (C) Nectar of flower (D) Blood of leech
(C) (SSC FCI 2012, Matric Level 2002) Exp: Male (Anopheles) mosquito feeds on Nectar of flower while the female anopheles feed on blood of human.
9.A man suffering from diabetes mellitus drinks water more frequently as he has to eliminate from the blood extra- (A) Glucose (B) Insulin (C) Glucagon (D) Salt
(A) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2012) Exp: A man suffering from diabetes mellitus drinks water more frequently as he has to eliminate extra glucose from the blood. Diabetes Mellitus increase the level of glucose in the blood. Which is filtered by kidney.
10.Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of- (A) Vitamin-D (B) Vitamin-K (C) Vitamin-E (D) Vitamin-C
(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C. Vitamin C is scientifically known as ascorbic acid. It is present in all citric foods. Vit C leads to deficiency of joints pain, bleeding of gums etc.
11.The Two richest known sources of edible protein are- (A) Meat and eggs (B) Some algae and other microorganisms (C) Soyabean and groundnut (D) Milk and leafy vegetables
(C) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Soyabean and groundnut are two richest source of edible protein and groundnut contains 26gm of protein per100 gm
.12. Fat soluble vitamins are- (A) Tocopherol and Niacin (B) Calciferol, Carotene and Tocopherol (C) Ascorbic acid, Calciferol and Riboflavin (D) Thiamine, Carotene and Biotin
(B) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Fat soluble vitamins are calciferol (D3), carotene (Vitamin A) and Tocopherol (Vitamin E). Vitamin according to the solubility are of 2 types- water soluble (B & C) and fat soluble. (A, D, E, K)
12.What is the other name of vitamin B2? (A) Thiamine (B) Haemoglobin (C) Riboflavin (D) Dextrose
(C) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Vitamin B2 is chemically known as Riboflavin. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is obtained from dairy products, bananas, green be Deficiency of Vit B2 cause the diseases ariboflavinosis, angular stomatitis.
13.Name the vitamin not found in any animal food? (A) Vitamin-B12 (B) Vitamin-C (C) Vitamin-D (D) Vitamin-K
(B) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Vitamin C is not found in any animal food, It mostly occurs in citric foods. Vit C is a water soluble vitamin and chemically known as Ascorbic acid Deficiency of Vit C leads to disease called scurvy.
14.The vitamin necessary for coagulation of blood is- (A) Vitamin-B (B) Vitamin-C (C) Vitamin-K (D) Vitamin-E
(C) (SSC MTS 2011, SO 2003) Exp: Vitamin K is necessary for coagulation of blood. It is a fat soluble vitamin. Coagulation also known as clotting. It is a process by which cessation of blood from a damaged vessels is repaired by the formation of fibrin.
15.Which of the following is a good source of vitamin-E? (A) Meat (B) Ghee (C) Yellow yolk (D) Fresh vegetables
(D) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: The good sources of vitamin E are fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Chemical name of Vit E are Tocopherol and tocotrienols vit E deficiency leads to haemolytic anaemia in new born infants.
16.The main use of salt in the diet is to- (A) Increase the solubility of the food particles in water (B) Produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food (C) Ease the process of cooking (D) Make the taste of the food better
(B) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Sodium chloride (NaCl) known as common salt when adds to the diet, it breaks to form Hydrochloric acid (HCL) which is required for the digestion of food. Na+ and K salts are required for signal transmission in nerves, while ca2+ plays an important role in muscle contraction and release of Hormones.
17.Which vitamin deficiency causes the disease, Pernicious Anaemia? (A) Vitamin-B (B) Vitamin-B12 (C) Vitamin-D (D) Vitamin-C
(B) (SSC Steno. 2011) Exp: Deficiency of vit-B12 cause the disease pernicious anaemia. It is an autoimmune disease where the body has the deficiency of normal size RBC’s also called as macrocyte. This decrease the amount of oxygen in blood stream and can lead to fatigue and weakness
18.Nitrogenous food is- (A) Carbohydrate (B) Lipid (C) Protein (D) Salts
(C) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2010) Exp: Protein is a nitrogenous food. Protein is formed by the joining of 20 different amino acids by peptide bond. Amino acids are organic compounds containing amine (NH2) and carboxyl (COOH) functional group.
19.A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is- (A) Vitamin-B12 (B) Vitamin-D (C) Vitamin-B2 (D) Vitamin-A
(A) (SSC CGL 2010) Exp: Vitamin B12 is the water soluble vitamin and is the only vitamin which requires the metal cobalt for its functioning hence it is known as cyanocobalamin. Vit B12 is generally not present in plant food but present in animal food and is stored in liver.
20.Which one of the following gives energy to our body? (A) Vitamins (B) Carbohydrate (C) Water (D) Proteins
(B) (SSC (10+2), DEO&LDC 2010) Exp: Carbohydrate forms the glucose. It is the main source of energy for human body. All the forms of glucose i.e., monosaccharide, Disaccharides & Polysaccharides dissociate to form pyruvate which further converted into ATP. 1 glucose give 36 ATP.
21.The vitamin most readily destroyed by heat is- (A) Riboflavin (B) Ascorbic acid (C) Tocopherol (D) Thiamine
(B) (SSC CISF, ASI Exam 2010) Exp: Vit C or Ascorbic acid is easily destroyed by heat and water as well as exposure to air. It is a water soluble vitamin found in fruits and vegetables. Deficiency of vit C cause the gum bleeding and joints pain.
22.The Fibre diet includes- (A) Glycogen (B) Cellulose (C) Proteins (D) Fats
(B) (SSC (10+2), DEO & LDC 2010) Exp: Dietary fibre includes the non-starch polysaccharides such as cellulose, lignin, chitins, pectin etc. Fibres helps in easy digestion of food and there by decrease the blood cholesterol level and weight.
23.Rickets is the deficiency disease of vitamin-D. It affects in the part of- (A) Skin (B) Hair (C) Bone (D) Blood
(C) (SSC CPO 2010) Exp: Rickets is the deficiency disease of vitamin D which affects the bone. It mainly affects the children by causing bone deformation, stunted growth and osteomalacia.
24.The limb bones of children become bent if there is deficiency of vitamin- (A) A (B) B (C) D (D) E
(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2009) Exp: Deficiency of vitamin D cause the bending of limb bones in children. Vitamin D is essential for the bone formation. Deficiency of vit D is associated with rickets in which bone tissues does not mineralize and leads to soft bones and skeletal deformities.
25.Besides Carbohydrates, a major source of energy in our food is constituted by- (A) Proteins (B) Fats (C) Minerals (D) Vitamins
(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2009) Exp: Beside carbohydrates, fat is a major source of energy in our food. Fat is termed as stored energy and is deposited in adipose tissues. The respiratory quotient (RQ) value of fat is very low i.e. 0.7.
26.The Washing of peeled vegetables removes the vitamin. (A) A (B) C (C) D (D) E
(B) (SSC SO 2008) Exp: Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid removes by washing the peeled vegetable. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by heat, air and water Vitamins are destroyed by heating the food above 70ºC
27.The deficiency of vitamin-B causes- (A) Scurvy (B) Dermatitis (C) Beri-Beri (D) Phychoderma
(C) (SSC CPO 2008) Exp: Deficiency of Vit B1 (Thiamine) causes Beri-Beri. In extreme cases Beri - Beri damages the nerves, can lead to decreased muscle strength and muscle paralysis. The good source of vit B, are oatmeal, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes, egg and liver.
28.The vitamin that is most readily manufactured in our bodies is- (A) Vitamin-A (B) Vitamin-B (C) Vitamin-C (D) Vitamin D
(D) (SSC Matric Level 2008) Exp: Vit-D is not manufactured in our body and is naturally present in very few food. It mainly produces when UV rays from sunlight strike the skin and this trigger vit D synthesis.
29.The deficiency of vitamin-B6 in man causes by- (A) Rickets (B) Scurvy (C) Beri-beri (D) Anaemia
(D) (SSC SO 2008) Exp: The deficiency of vitamin B6 cause the disease Anaemia. The chemical names of vitamin B6 are pyridoxine and pyridoxamine. Anaemia is a RBC disorder, where the RBC shape get distorted from oval to sickle cell.
30.The vitamin that helps in blood clotting is- (A) Vitamin-C (B) Vitamin-D (C) Vitamin-E (D) Vitamin-K
(D) (SSC CGL 2008, 2004) Exp: Vitamin-K is necessary participant in the synthesis of several blood clotting protein as thrombin by thrombinogen. Vitamin-K is known as coagulation factor. It is present in green vegetable.
31.The element which is the most abundant in the human body is- (A) Oxygen (B) Carbon (C) Iron (D) Nitrogen
(A) (SSC CPO 2003, SSC CGL 2002) Exp: Oxygen is the most abundant element present in human body. A single haemoglobin present in RBC carries 4 oxygen unit which is transported to the tissues and org 1.39 ml of O2is present per gram of haemoglobin.
32.Which one of the following is most important for the growth of children up to the age of 14? (A) Protein (B) Vitamin (C) Fat (D) Milk
(A) (SSC Tax Asst. 2007, SSC CGL 2003) Exp: Protein is most important for the growth of children. Protein is termed as building block of the body and is required for the structure, function and regulation of body’s tissue and org Proteins helps in formation of enzymes and structural component.
33.Which one of the following can be synthesised by liver? (A) Vitamin-A (B) Vitamin-E (C) Vitamin-D (D) Vitamin-K
(D) (SSC Matric Level 2006) Exp: Vit K or phylloquinone is a fat soluble vitamin. Vit K is synthesised by the liver which helps in production of thrombopoietin and conversion of prothrombin to thrombin which results in formation of fibrinogen, which is an important factor of blood clotting or coagulation.
34.Which of the following is known as body builder? (A) Protein (B) Carbohydrates (C) Vitamins (D) Fats
(A) (SSC CPO 2005) Exp: Proteins are known as body building of life. There are 20 different types of amino acids that are combined to form the protein. Proteins are synthesized through a process called translation and transcription.
35.Pregnant women usually become deficient in- (A) Sodium and Calcium (B) Iron and Sodium (C) Calcium and Iron (D) Magnesium and Iron
(C) (SSC SO 2005) Exp: Pregnant women usually become deficient in calcium and Iron. Due to the increase in Blood volume upto 40%, approximately 15% to 25% of all pregnancies suffer from iron deficiency. Deficiency of iron leads to disease Anaemia & deficiency of calcium leads to Osteoporosis.
36.Carbohydrate is stored in the body as- (A) Glucose (B) Starch (C) Glycogen (D) Sucrose
(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2004) Exp: Glycogen is made and stored in the liver cell (Hepatocyte) and muscle cell. Glycogen is polysaccharide form of carbohydrate. It is present in form of granules in cytoplasm. Glycogen is the principle storage form of glucose in animals and human cells.
37.Which of the following has Vitamin-C? (A) Gooseberry (amla) (B) Apple (C) Banana (D) Papaya
(A) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Gooseberry (Amla) is a medicinal type plant. It’s botanical name is Ribes grossnlaria is a species of ribes. It contain high percentage of Vitamin-C. So it is also known as India herbal doctor.
38.Which vitamin is produced in human body by exposing it to early morning Sun-rays? (A) Vitamin-A (B) Vitamin-B (C) Vitamin-C (D) Vitamin-D
(D) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Vitamin D is produced in human body by exposing it to early morning sun rays. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is made in our skin it convert in Vit D in the presence of sunlight.
39.Carrot is a rich source of Vitamin- (A) A (B) C (C) D (D) E
(A) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Vitamin A is a most important vitamin for human body. It’s scientific name is Retinol which formed by the splitting of B-Carotene pigment. Carotene is mostly present in carrot.
40.Which of the following is a Vitamin? (A) Keratin (B) Riboflavin (C) Insulin (D) Adrenaline
(B) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Riboflavin in is the scientific name of vitamin - B2. It is a water soluble vitamin. It prevent the disease migraine. It is present in eggs, green vegetables, milk and meat.
41.Protein is considered as a- (A) Body builder (B) Energy producer (C) Regulator (D) Bulk increases
(A) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Protein is considered as body builder in humans or building block of human body. It consist the amino acid chain which maintain the tissue through repair.
42.Which of these produces energy? (A) Carbohydrates (B) Proteins (C) Vitamins (D) Mineral salts
(A) (SSC Matric Level 2002) Exp: Carbohydrate made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which provide us energy. Foods such as wheat, sugarcane, Fruits have different type of carbohydrate, carbohydrate with its component (mono, di and polysaccharide) functions as a primary source of energy.
