section 16 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The main source of vitamin ‘C’ is

a) Ghee

b) Milk

c) Raw and fresh fruits

d) Pulses

Question : 2

Who was the scientist who discovered that malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite?

a) Sir Ronald Ross

b) J.G. Mendel

c) Haeckal

d) Darwin

Question : 3

In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following. A woman suffers from colour blindness while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which one of the following statements is most probably correct?

a) Both children do not suffer from colour blindness

b) Both children suffers from colour blindness

c) Daughter suffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it

d) Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it

Question : 4

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 3 2 1 4

b) 2 3 4 1

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 3 2 4 1

Question : 5

Which one of the following is not formed in our body?

a) Enzyme

b) Protein

c) Vitamin A

d) Hormone

Question : 6

Which one of the following is an environment related disorder with the correct main cause ?

a) blue baby disease (methaemoglobinaemia) due to heavy use of nitrogenous fertilizers in the area

b) Non-hodgkin’s lymphoma found mainly in workers involved in manufacture of neem based pesticides

c) black lung disease (pneumoconiosis) found mainly in workers in stone quarries and crushers

d) skin cancer mainly in people exposed to benzene and methane