set 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which one of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child?

a) Quantitative analysis of DNA

b) Protein analysis

c) Chromosome counting

d) DNA fingerprinting

Question : 2

Which of the following is recently evolved in Genetic Engineering?

a) Gene splicing

b) Gene analysis

c) Gene mapping

d) Gene synthesis

Question : 3

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.

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

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 : 5

In animals sex determination is due to

a) A-chromosome

b) X-chromosome

c) Y-chromosome

d) B-chromosome

Question : 6

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