Biology miscellaneous


  1. Where are the Eucalyptus trees found in abundance ?









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    Eucalyptus belongs to the family Myrtaceae with about 300 species of the genus. The species is one of the fastest growing trees in the world and many species attain great heights. In Indian subcontinent it is mostly found in Nilgiri hills. Extensive commercial planting and harvesting of non-native eucalyptus is done in large numbers.

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    Eucalyptus belongs to the family Myrtaceae with about 300 species of the genus. The species is one of the fastest growing trees in the world and many species attain great heights. In Indian subcontinent it is mostly found in Nilgiri hills. Extensive commercial planting and harvesting of non-native eucalyptus is done in large numbers.


  1. Water in plants is trans-ported by









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    Water is transported through the plant in Xylem vessels, these begin in the roots and end in the leaves of the plant, water is translocated through a combination of “Transpirational pull” and capillary action. Xylem is one of two “conductive” tissues responsible for moving water and the products of photosynthesis (glucose) through the plant, the tissue responsible for moving the “food” around is Phloem.

    Correct Option: D

    Water is transported through the plant in Xylem vessels, these begin in the roots and end in the leaves of the plant, water is translocated through a combination of “Transpirational pull” and capillary action. Xylem is one of two “conductive” tissues responsible for moving water and the products of photosynthesis (glucose) through the plant, the tissue responsible for moving the “food” around is Phloem.



  1. Which one of the following is NOT a function of kidney ?









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    Kidneys are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and regulation of blood pressure (via maintaining salt and water balance). They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder whereas the antibodies are produced by antigens in the cell.

    Correct Option: C

    Kidneys are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and regulation of blood pressure (via maintaining salt and water balance). They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes which are diverted to the urinary bladder whereas the antibodies are produced by antigens in the cell.


  1. Which one of the following is found only in women ?









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    Men don’t have ovary. Women have a pair of ovaries which is a sexual gland responsible for producing estrogen. In men, testis has same functions as ovary in women. It produces testosterone.

    Correct Option: C

    Men don’t have ovary. Women have a pair of ovaries which is a sexual gland responsible for producing estrogen. In men, testis has same functions as ovary in women. It produces testosterone.



  1. How many feet has a crab got?









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    Crabs are crustaceans with eight walking legs and two legs that are sometimes used for walking but usually used for eating. These are its pincers and they are called chela. The front two legs are called chelipeds.

    Correct Option: C

    Crabs are crustaceans with eight walking legs and two legs that are sometimes used for walking but usually used for eating. These are its pincers and they are called chela. The front two legs are called chelipeds.