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Economic Biology

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From which of the following, coir fibre is obtained?

  1. Epicarp

  2. Endocarp

  3. Mesocarp

  4. Seed coat

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coir fibre is obtained from mesocarp, which is the middle layer of pericarp.

Which of the following is an oil seed crop?

  1. Chrysanthemum

  2. Helianthus annus

  3. Marigold

  4. Safflower

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Helianthus annus is an oil seed crop.

Medicine to reduce blood pressure is obtained from:

  1. rauwolfia

  2. cinchona

  3. digitalis

  4. vinca

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Medicine to reduce blood pressure is obtained from rauwolfia

A spice obtained from styles and stigmas of a plant is _______.

  1. saffron

  2. hing

  3. turmeric

  4. coriander

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A spice obtained from styles and stigmas of a plant is saffron.

Microbial activity is not needed for the production of

  1. casein

  2. wine

  3. curd

  4. cheese

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microbial activity is not needed for the production of casein.

Which of the following is richest in fats, carbohydrates and proteins?

  1. Soybean

  2. Rice

  3. Groundnut

  4. Castor

  5. Split pea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Groundnut is richest in fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

Narcotics are obtained from:

  1. aconitum

  2. papaver

  3. digitalis

  4. foeniculum

  5. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narcotics are obtained from papaver.

Richest source of vitamin A is

  1. mango

  2. banana

  3. gram

  4. wheat

  5. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richest source of vitamin A is mango.

Which is a safe insecticide of plant origin?

  1. DDT

  2. Pyrethrin

  3. Gamaxene

  4. Serpentine

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Pyrethrin is a safe insecticide of plant origin.

Which is an insect repellant?

  1. Citronella oil

  2. Pyrethrum

  3. Wormwood

  4. Reserpine

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citronella oil is an insect repellant.

Which cereal is used as the source of oil?

  1. Oryza sativa

  2. Zea mays

  3. Avena sativa

  4. Hordeum vulgare

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zea mays is used the source of oil.

Jute is obtained from a plant belonging to the family

  1. sterculiaceae

  2. teliaceae

  3. euphorbiaceae

  4. moraceae

  5. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jute is obtained from a plant belonging to the family teliaceae.

Which is the source of alkaloids used for curing nervous disorders?

  1. Digitalis

  2. Rauwolfia

  3. Atropa belladonna

  4. Nigella sativa

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rauwolfia is the source of alkaloids used for curing nervous disorder.

Source of indian rubber is

  1. euphorbiaceae

  2. asclepiadaceae

  3. moraceae

  4. papaveraceae

  5. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Source of indian rubber is moraceae.

Which of the following is a commercial source of natural rubber?

  1. Hevea

  2. Ocimum

  3. Indigofera

  4. Papaya

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Commercial source of natural rubber is hevea.

Turmeric powder is obtained from

  1. seeds

  2. dried rhizome

  3. root

  4. fruit

  5. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rhizomes are fibrous and nearly dry.

Hockey sticks are generally made from the wood of

  1. melia indica

  2. morus alba

  3. dalbergia

  4. salix

  5. none of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hockey sticks are generally made from the wood of salix.

Maize belongs to the ______ family.

  1. poaceae

  2. cycadaceae

  3. monimiaceae

  4. rafflesiaceae

  5. sapotaceae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The family of poaceae is in the major group of angiosperms (flowering plants). Maize belongs to this family.

An alkaloid isolated from latex is:

  1. atropine

  2. daturine

  3. ephedrine

  4. morphine

  5. none of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An alkaloid isolated from latex is morphine.

Narcotic property in tobacco is due to ___________.

  1. codine

  2. nicotine

  3. caffeine

  4. aconitine

  5. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narcotic property in tobacco is due to nicotine.

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