Biology miscellaneous


  1. The sum of genes in a population is called












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    Phenotype refers to a set of observable characterstics of an individual or group resulting from the interaction of its genotype with its environment. Gene pool refers to the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population.

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    Phenotype refers to a set of observable characterstics of an individual or group resulting from the interaction of its genotype with its environment. Gene pool refers to the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population.


  1. ‘Kyoto Protocol’, an agreement signed by various countries, is associated with









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    Kyoto Protocol (1997) is associated with the reduction of greenhouse gases.

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    Kyoto Protocol (1997) is associated with the reduction of greenhouse gases.



  1. Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute greenhouse gases?
    a. Carbon dioxide
    b. Nitrogen
    c. Nitrous oxide
    d. Water vapour
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    The greenhouse gases are : Carbon dioxide, Methane, Chloroflurocarbons, Nitrous oxide and water vapour.

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    The greenhouse gases are : Carbon dioxide, Methane, Chloroflurocarbons, Nitrous oxide and water vapour.


  1. The International Year of Biodiversity was









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    The International Year of Biodiversity was the year 2010. India observed the year 2010 as Year of Tigers. 1996 : SAARC Eradication of Poverty Year 1999 : International Year of Older Persons 2006 : International Desert and Desertification Year

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    The International Year of Biodiversity was the year 2010. India observed the year 2010 as Year of Tigers. 1996 : SAARC Eradication of Poverty Year 1999 : International Year of Older Persons 2006 : International Desert and Desertification Year



  1. BCG vaccination is given at the age of









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    Bacillus Calmette Guerin is a vaccine against tuberculosis. BCG vaccine can be implemented after the birth intradermally within 15 days.

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    Bacillus Calmette Guerin is a vaccine against tuberculosis. BCG vaccine can be implemented after the birth intradermally within 15 days.