Biology miscellaneous


  1. Who proposed the adage “Survival of the fittest” ?









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    Charlse Darwin (1809-1882) was British naturalist scientist. After studying animal life in South Seas, he wrote ‘ The Origin of Species’ on the theory of evolution. In ‘The Descent of Man’ he relates how man is descended from animal-like ancestors.

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    Charlse Darwin (1809-1882) was British naturalist scientist. After studying animal life in South Seas, he wrote ‘ The Origin of Species’ on the theory of evolution. In ‘The Descent of Man’ he relates how man is descended from animal-like ancestors.


  1. ‘White Revolution’ is related to









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    White Revolution is related to enhanced milk production. Verghese Kurien, father of the ‘‘ White Revolution’’ and founder of the cooperative dairy movement in India passed away on September 9, 2012.

    Correct Option: B

    White Revolution is related to enhanced milk production. Verghese Kurien, father of the ‘‘ White Revolution’’ and founder of the cooperative dairy movement in India passed away on September 9, 2012.



  1. Which of the following is present in Chlorophyll molecule ?









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    Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, responsible for light absorption to provide energy by photosynthesis. Magnesium is the sole metallic constituent of the chlorophyll.

    Correct Option: B

    Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in most plants, responsible for light absorption to provide energy by photosynthesis. Magnesium is the sole metallic constituent of the chlorophyll.


  1. Which of the following microorganisms is used in milk curdling?









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    Lactobacillus is used in milk curdling. It is a genus of Gram positive facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic rod-shaped bacteria.

    Correct Option: D

    Lactobacillus is used in milk curdling. It is a genus of Gram positive facultative anaerobic or microaerophilic rod-shaped bacteria.



  1. Nematocysts are present in









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    Nematocysts are present in sea anemones.

    Correct Option: D

    Nematocysts are present in sea anemones.