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 31. Which part of saffron plant is used to obtain the spice ‘saffron’ ? [2009-II]

(a) Dry stigma 

(b) Leaves

(c) Fruits 

(d) Petals

32. To which one of the following types of organism do mushrooms belong? [2010-I]

(a) Algae 

(b) Ferns

(c) Fungi 

(d) Lichens

33. Which one among the following produces seeds but not flowers? [2010-I]

(a) Cashewnut 

(b) Coffee

(c) Groundnut 

(d) Pine

34. Which among the following is not a true fruit? [2010-I]

(a) Apple 

(b) Date

(c) Grape

(d) Plum

35. When dried raisins are put in plain water, they swell up. If put again in brine solution, they shrivel up. This phenomenon indicates the property of [2010-II]

(a) diffusion 

(b) perfusion

(c) osmosis 

(d) fusion

36. Which one among the following statements regarding cell is not correct? [2011-I]

(a) Shape and size of cells are related to specific function

(b) Some cells have changing shapes

(c) Each cell has its own capacity to perform

(d) Same type of cells are present in all body tissues

37. Which one among the following Indian scientists proposed a theory for long distance transport of water in plants? [2011-I]

(a) JC Bose 

(b) Birbal Sahni

(c) P Maheshwari 

(d) NS Parihar

38. Sandalwood tree is considered a [2011-I]

(a) total root parasite 

(b) total stem parasite

(c) stem parasite 

(d) partial root parasite

39. The common edible mushroom is a [2011-II]

(a) mass of fungal spores

(b) type of hypha

(c) tightly packed mycelium

(d) structure used for producing asexual spores

40. A biogeographic region with significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans is called as [2011-II]

(a) bioendangered region

(b) biodiversity hotspot

(c) biodiversity reservoir

(d) environmentally endangered region

41. The main function of the inner bark of a woody plant is to [2011-II]

(a) transport minerals and water from the roots to the leaves

(b) act as a membrane impermeable to water and gas

(c) transport food from the leaves to the other parts of the plant

(d) protect the plant from herbivorous animals

42. Birds like Flamingos can stand on one leg. Which among the following statements relating to this is/are correct?

1. By standing on one leg Flamingos can conserve body heat and energy because they can reduce great deal of surface area for the loss of heat.

2. By standing on one leg, one Flamingo makes a courtship display, which is a part of ritual prior to reproduction. [2011-II]

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only 

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Which one of the following processes of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering? [2011-II]

(a) Crystallization 

(b) Exfoliation

(c) Hydration 

(d) Carbonation

44. With regard to animal breeding, which one among the following is not correct? [2011-II]

(a) In-breeding: Mating of more closely related animals within the same breed for 1 – 2 generations

(b) Out- breeding : Breeding of unrelated animals of the same breed without common ancestors for 4 – 6 generations

(c) Cross- breeding: Superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed

(d) Out- crossing: Offspring is called an ‘out-cross’

45. Which one among the following cell organelles is semi permeable? [2011-II]

(a) Cell membrane 

(b) Plasma membrane

(c) Cell wall 

(d) Nucleus

46. Which one among the following nutrients is a structural component of the cell wall of plants? [2012-I]

(a) Manganese 

(b) Potassium

(c) Phosphorus 

(d) Calcium

47. Certain parts of a plant can be bent easily without breaking. This flexibility in certain parts, like leaf and stem, can be attributed to the abundance of [2012-I]

(a) parenchyma 

(b) collenchyma

(c) sclerenchyma 

(d) xylem and phloem

48. Which of the following is not a micronutrient for a plant? [2012-I]

(a) Iron 

(b) Magnesium

(c) Molybdenum 

(d) Manganese

49. Cell membrane is selectively permeable because [2012-I]

(a) it is made up of selected organic molecules

(b) it does not allow transport of some substances from region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration

(c) the movement of organic molecules occurs only at specific concentration

(d) it allows the movement of certain molecules in and out of the cell while the movement of other molecules is prevented

50. Which of the following statements about sexual reproduction in flowering plants are correct ? [2013-I]

1. Stamen is present in the centre of a flower.

2. Stamen produces pollen grains in the ovary.

3. The swollen bottom part of carpel is the ovary.

4. The fusion of germ cells gives rise to zygote.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only 

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

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51. Consider the following statements in relation to plant tissue chlorenchyma : [2013-I]

1. It is formed by the palisade and spongy mesophyll.

2. It is a form of parenchyma which contains chloroplasts.

3. It serves to transport organic solutes made by photo�synthesis.

4. It is a thin transparent layer which has chiefly a protective function.

(a) 1 and 2 only 

(b) 1, 2 and 4

(c) 2 and 3 

(d) 1 only

52. The next items consist of two statements, statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below.

Code :

(a) Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

(b) Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

(c) Statement I is true but statement II is false

(d) Statement I is false but statement II is true

Statement-I : Autotroph plants contain the pigment chlorophyll for meeting their requirement of carbon and energy.

Statement-II : Photosynthesis is the process of converting water into food using sunlight and oxygen. [2013-I]

53. From which part of turmeric, is the turmeric powder obtained? [2013-II]

(a) Dried rhizome 

(b) Dried root

(c) Dried fruit 

(d) Seed

54. Leaves of which of the following plants are not used for the rearing of silkworms? [2014-I]

(a) Mulberry 

(b) Castor

(c) Oak 

(d) Teak

55. Which of the following statements about vitamins are correct? [2014-I]

1. Vitamin C is essential to make connective tissue in body.

2. Vitamin D is needed for synthesis of eye pigment.

3. Vitamin B12 helps in maturation of RBC.

4. Vitamin C is required to make use of calcium absorbed from the intestine.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 

(b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 4 

(d) 1 and 4

DIRECTIONS (Qs. 56) : The following items consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below.   [2014-II]

Code:

(a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

(b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

56. Statement I: Amoeba is a unicellular organism and the single cell performs all functions of a living organism.

Statement II: Cell is the fundamental unit of living organism.

57. Which one among the following is a plant hormone? [2014-II]

(a) Insulin 

(b) Thyroxin

(c) Gibberellin 

(d) Estrogen

58. Which of the following groups of plants can be used as indicators of SO2 pollution of air? [2014-II]

(a) Ferns 

(b) Mentha

(c) Lichens 

(d) Hornworts

DIRECTION(Q. 59): The following item consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these

items using the code given below : [2015-I]

Code :

(a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

(d) Statement I is true but Statement II is true

59. Statement I : Growth of plants is smooth with a complete fertilizer.

Statement II : A complete fertilizer always contains N, P, K.

60. Energy is required for maintenance of life. It is obtained by a process called [2015-I]

(a) Metabolism 

(b) Phagocytosis

(c) Photorespiration 

(d) Decomposition