Biology miscellaneous

Biology miscellaneous

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Biology miscellaneous
  1. The term ‘Green Revolution’ was coined by








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    The term ‘Green Revolution’ was first used in 1968 by former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director William Gaud.

    Correct Option: A

    The term ‘Green Revolution’ was first used in 1968 by former United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director William Gaud.

  1. Which of the following is not an insectivorous plant ?








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    Insectivorous plants are : Aldrovanda, Archaeamphora, Brocchinia, Byblis, Catopsis, Dionaea, Drosera, Genlisea, Heliamphora, Nepenthes, Palaeoaldrovanda, Philcoxia, Roridule, Sarracenia, Stylidium, Triphyophyllum, Utricularia etc.

    Correct Option: D

    Insectivorous plants are : Aldrovanda, Archaeamphora, Brocchinia, Byblis, Catopsis, Dionaea, Drosera, Genlisea, Heliamphora, Nepenthes, Palaeoaldrovanda, Philcoxia, Roridule, Sarracenia, Stylidium, Triphyophyllum, Utricularia etc.

  1. Which of the following can be used for biological control of mosquitoes ?








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    Biological control is the use of natural enemies to manage the mosquito population. Effective biocontrol agents include predatory fish that feed on mosquito larvae such as Gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) and some cyprinids (Carps and minnows).

    Correct Option: B

    Biological control is the use of natural enemies to manage the mosquito population. Effective biocontrol agents include predatory fish that feed on mosquito larvae such as Gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) and some cyprinids (Carps and minnows).

  1. Bio-magnification implies








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    Biomagnification is the sequence of processes in an ecosystem by which higher concentrations of a particular chemical such as the pesticide DDT, are reached in organisms higher up the food chain.

    Correct Option: A

    Biomagnification is the sequence of processes in an ecosystem by which higher concentrations of a particular chemical such as the pesticide DDT, are reached in organisms higher up the food chain.

  1. ‘Plague’ is caused by ____.








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    Plague is caused by Bacteria. It is a deadly infectious disease caused by the enterobacteria yersinia pestis, named after the French- Swiss bacteriologist Alexander Yersin.

    Correct Option: A

    Plague is caused by Bacteria. It is a deadly infectious disease caused by the enterobacteria yersinia pestis, named after the French- Swiss bacteriologist Alexander Yersin.