genetic engineering and bio technology - Category wise Question and Answer Practice Test with Solutions

Question : 6

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 : 7

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 : 8

In animals sex determination is due to

a) A-chromosome

b) X-chromosome

c) Y-chromosome

d) B-chromosome

Question : 9 [UPPCS (Pre) 2008]

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 : 10 [UPPSC (GIC) 2010]

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

a) Singapore

b) Korea

c) Japan

d) Taiwan