Practice Questions set 3 - general science mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Consider the following kinds of organisms. - Bacteria
- Fungi
- Flowering plants
Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as bio-pesticides?
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Q-2) Hereditary characteristics are passed on from parents to offspring chiefly through
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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? - It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
- It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
- It is possible to develop diseaseresistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q-4) Which country has produced the first transgenic glowing pigs that are all green from inside out?
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Q-5) Gene is made of which chemical
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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? - Optimal utilisation of existing physical and knowledge resources.
- Development of innovative technologies.
- Development of systems and technologies for mitigation and management of natural hazards.
- Management of intellectual property.
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Q-7) Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created? - To enable them to withstand drought.
- To increase the nutritive value of the produce.
- To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in space ships and space stations.
- To increase their shelf life.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Q-8) Generally, Orobanche weed is found in
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Q-9) Which of the following is a transgenic plant?
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Q-10) From heredity point of view which marriage is not suitable
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