Biology miscellaneous


  1. Chlorophyll contains









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    Chlorophyll molecule contains a magnesium ion. Green plants are dependent on chlorophyll for photosynthesis, and magnesium is required for chlorophyll production.

    Correct Option: B

    Chlorophyll molecule contains a magnesium ion. Green plants are dependent on chlorophyll for photosynthesis, and magnesium is required for chlorophyll production.


  1. ‘Table sugar’ is which type of sugar ?









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    Sucrose is the organic compound commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called saccharose. A white, odorless, crystalline powder with a sweet taste, it is best known for its role in food.

    Correct Option: D

    Sucrose is the organic compound commonly known as table sugar and sometimes called saccharose. A white, odorless, crystalline powder with a sweet taste, it is best known for its role in food.



  1. Match correctly the insect vectors in List I with the diseases transmitted by them given in List II:
    List IList II
    a. Anopheles (female)1. Kala-azar
    b. Culex 2. Sleeping sickness
    c. Sand fly3.Filariasis
    d. Tse-tse flyList II4. Malaria









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    Anopheles (female): Malaria; Culex: Filariasis; Sand Fly: Kala-azar; Tse-tse fly: Sleeping Sickness.

    Correct Option: D

    Anopheles (female): Malaria; Culex: Filariasis; Sand Fly: Kala-azar; Tse-tse fly: Sleeping Sickness.


  1. Chlorophyll containing autotrophic thallophytes is called as









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    Algae are chlorophyll (green pigment) containing thallophytes. They prepare their own food and are thus autotrophic in their mode of nutrition.

    Correct Option: A

    Algae are chlorophyll (green pigment) containing thallophytes. They prepare their own food and are thus autotrophic in their mode of nutrition.



  1. In the human body, which of the following organs is responsible for water balance ?









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    The kidneys maintain our body’s water balance by controlling the water concentration of blood plasma. The kidneys also control salt levels and the excretion of urea.

    Correct Option: C

    The kidneys maintain our body’s water balance by controlling the water concentration of blood plasma. The kidneys also control salt levels and the excretion of urea.