Biology miscellaneous


  1. Pick out the correct match:









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    An egg yolk is a part of an egg which feeds the developing embryo. As a food, yolks are a major source of vitamins and minerals. They contain all of the egg’s fat and cholesterol, and about one-half of the protein.

    Correct Option: D

    An egg yolk is a part of an egg which feeds the developing embryo. As a food, yolks are a major source of vitamins and minerals. They contain all of the egg’s fat and cholesterol, and about one-half of the protein.


  1. Acceptable “Noise Pollution Level” in India range between:









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    According to the noise pollution rules, the permissible noise level during the day is 50dB in silence zones, 55dB in residential areas, 65 dB in commercial areas and 75 dB in industrial areas. The night time permissible levels for silence zones, residential areas, commercial areas and industrial areas are respectively 40 dB, 45 dB, 55 dB and 70 dB.

    Correct Option: B

    According to the noise pollution rules, the permissible noise level during the day is 50dB in silence zones, 55dB in residential areas, 65 dB in commercial areas and 75 dB in industrial areas. The night time permissible levels for silence zones, residential areas, commercial areas and industrial areas are respectively 40 dB, 45 dB, 55 dB and 70 dB.



  1. In dicots the pollen-grains possess :









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    Pollen grains of monocots have one opening, while pollen grains of dicots have three openings. Pollengrains can be monocolpate (having one germ pore called germinal furrow e.g., monocots), bicolpate (2 germ pores) and tricolpate (3 germ pores e.g., dicots).

    Correct Option: B

    Pollen grains of monocots have one opening, while pollen grains of dicots have three openings. Pollengrains can be monocolpate (having one germ pore called germinal furrow e.g., monocots), bicolpate (2 germ pores) and tricolpate (3 germ pores e.g., dicots).


  1. The animal who can consume more salt among the following is









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    Camels require six to eight times the salt intake of other animals. This helps the camel’s body to store water in its cells. At an average, camels need a ration of 45-60 grams of salt every day.

    Correct Option: B

    Camels require six to eight times the salt intake of other animals. This helps the camel’s body to store water in its cells. At an average, camels need a ration of 45-60 grams of salt every day.



  1. Sarus crane is the state bird of









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    The Sarus Crane is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh. These birds have always been known to inhabit the state, and even historic epics originating from the state have made references to the species (Leslie 1998).

    Correct Option: B

    The Sarus Crane is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh. These birds have always been known to inhabit the state, and even historic epics originating from the state have made references to the species (Leslie 1998).