Practice Questions set 3 - general science mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   Consider the following kinds of organisms.
  1. Bacteria
  2. Fungi
  3. Flowering plants
Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as bio-pesticides?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Hereditary characteristics are passed on from parents to offspring chiefly through

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-3)   At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
  1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
  2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
  3. It is possible to develop diseaseresistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   Which country has produced the first transgenic glowing pigs that are all green from inside out?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Gene is made of which chemical

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-6)   Consider the following as objectives of the New Science and Technology Policy, 2003 and state which is/are correctly stated, with the help of codes given below?
  1. Optimal utilisation of existing physical and knowledge resources.
  2. Development of innovative technologies.
  3. Development of systems and technologies for mitigation and management of natural hazards.
  4. Management of intellectual property.
Code

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?
  1. To enable them to withstand drought.
  2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce.
  3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in space ships and space stations.
  4. To increase their shelf life.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Generally, Orobanche weed is found in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Which of the following is a transgenic plant?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   From heredity point of view which marriage is not suitable

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)