set 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel –

a) Bio-mineralization processes

b) Bio-metallurgical techniques

c) Bio-insecticidal plants

d) Bio-fertilizers

Question : 2

In animals sex determination is due to

a) A-chromosome

b) X-chromosome

c) Y-chromosome

d) B-chromosome

Question : 3

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.

a) 1, 3 and 4

b) Only 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) All the four

Question : 4

Which of the following is a transgenic plant?

a) Golden rice

b) Buck wheat

c) Macaroni wheat

d) Triticale

Question : 5

World level program ‘Human Genome Project’ is related with

a) Genetic improvements of human breeds

b) Establishment of Superman society

c) Identification of colour distinct breeds

d) Identification and mapping of human genes and its sequence

Question : 6

Assertion (A):
‘Goldern rice’ is a biotechnological achievement to the benefit of consumers as much as the farmers.
Reason (R):
The yellow colour of this rice reflects a high level of beta carotene, a compound that is converted to vitamin A in the body.
Code

a) (A) is true, but (R) is false

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

d) (A) is false, but (R) is true