set 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In animals sex determination is due to

a) A-chromosome

b) X-chromosome

c) Y-chromosome

d) B-chromosome

Question : 2

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 : 3

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

a) Singapore

b) Korea

c) Japan

d) Taiwan

Question : 4

Consider the following statements :

1. Sex is determined by different factors in various species.
2. Exchange of genetic material takes place in asexual reproduction.

a) Both A and B

b) A only

c) B only

d) Neither A nor B

Question : 5

Which of the following is a transgenic plant?

a) Golden rice

b) Buck wheat

c) Macaroni wheat

d) Triticale

Question : 6

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