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General Science (FCI)

Description: It is practice test related to FCI Biological Science
Number of Questions: 28
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Which of the following statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Flavr Savr:

1. It is the result of an antisense RNA technology.

2. The expression of polygalacturonase has been reduced in Flavr Savr, which leads to improvement in flavour and longer shelf life.

3. The fruits remain green and hard on the plants, so that they can accumulate more sugar and organic acids that makes the fruits sweeter and tasty.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. All of the above

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the correct option as all of the statements are correct.

Under which category of proteins does thrombin come?

  1. Storage

  2. Transporting

  3. Enzymatic

  4. Protective

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as thrombin comes under the protective category of proteins.

What is the botanical name of watermelon?

  1. Cucumis melo

  2. Pyrus malus

  3. Citrullus lanatus

  4. Vitis vinifera

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct answer.

Study of distribution of plants on Earth is known as

  1. olericulture

  2. phytogeography

  3. palynology

  4. agronomy

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the study of distribution of plants on Earth. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following fruits does not belong to the family of rosaceae?

  1. Pear

  2. Apple

  3. Peach

  4. Guava

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guava belongs to the family of lyrtaceae. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following is/are microorganisms?

  1. Virion

  2. Prion

  3. Viruses

  4. All of the above

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as all of the above are microorganisms that cause diseases.

Which of the following is a characteristic of sclerenchyma?

  1. Cells are dead and empty.

  2. High refractive index among all permanent tissues.

  3. It provides mechanical strength as well as elasticity.

  4. It has an ability to dedifferentiate and produce secondary meristem.

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct option as it is a characteristic of sclerenchyma. Sclerenchyma is a permanent tissue.

Soft rot of apples are caused by

  1. puccinia recondita

  2. penicillium expansum

  3. ustilago hordi

  4. fusarium moniliform

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as it will cause soft rot of apples.

Genotype of Wrinkled yellow in case of Mendel's dihybrid cross?

  1. rrYY, rrYy

  2. rryy

  3. RRYY, RrYy

  4. RRyy, Rryy

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as r is a recessive character and Y is a dominant character. Hence, rrYY and rrYy means wrinkled yellow.

Nucleotides are

  1. nucleoside + phosphoric acid

  2. nucleoside + sulphuric acid

  3. nucleoside + nitric acid

  4. nucleoside + citric acid

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as nucleotides are monomeric units of nucleic acids. Each nucletode consists of a nucleoside linked with phosphoric acid. Nucleoside is a combination of a nitrogen base and a pentose sugar.

Which of the following is an abiotic component?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Man

  3. Water

  4. Algae

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is an abiotic component as it is a non-living organism. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following sugars is known as canesugar?

  1. Sucrose

  2. Maltose

  3. Lactose

  4. None of these

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as sucrose is known as canesugar. It is found in sugarcane and sugarbeet.

Vernalisation can be replaced by

  1. cytokinins

  2. ethylene

  3. gibberlins

  4. abscisic acid

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vernalisation can be replaced by Gibberlins. They are acidic in nature and its application increases the sugar yield by promoting internodal growth. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following is an anaerobic photosynthetic nitrogen fixing bacteria?

  1. Rhodospirillum

  2. Nostoc

  3. Clostridium

  4. Bacillus

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer. It helps in nitrogen fixation in environment.

Which of the following does not come under the pepo category of fruits?

  1. Bottle gourd

  2. Watermelon

  3. Cucumber

  4. Banana

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It comes under the Berry type of fruits. The edible part is Mesocarp and endocarp. Hence, it is the correct option.

The edible part in wheat is called

  1. endosperm

  2. entire fruit

  3. succulent testa

  4. aril

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the correct option as the entire fruit is edible in wheat.

Typhus fever is caused by

  1. rickettsia prowazekii

  2. varicella zoster

  3. arbo virus

  4. rhabdo virus

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as typhus fever is caused by rickettsia prowazekii. It is transmitted to humans through external parasites such as fleas and ticks.

What is BOD?

  1. Amount of oxygen required for biological reduction

  2. Amount of oxygen required for biological phosphorylation

  3. Amount of oxygen required for biological oxidation

  4. None of these

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct option as it is the amount of oxygen required for biological oxidation required by microbes in any unit volume of water. Full form of BOD is biological oxygen demand.

Which of the following types of vegetative propagation is seen in grapes?

  1. Cutting

  2. Grafting

  3. Air layering

  4. Layering

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A ring of bark is removed from lower branch and it is bent down, and then it is covered by soft soil. After some months, roots develop and the branch is cut off, so that it can grow independently. It is done in case of grapes, lemon and strawberry. Hence, it is the correct option.

Surti, murrah, pashmina, sahiwal, mehsana and lohi are some common indian breeds. Which of them is a breed of buffaloes?

  1. Surti, mehsana and lohi

  2. Sahiwal, pashmina and surti

  3. Murrah, surti and mehsana

  4. Pashmina, lohi and murrah

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct option as all are breeds of Indian buffaloes.

Which of the following is used in making curd?

  1. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

  2. Lactobacillus

  3. Propionibacterium sharmanii

  4. Saccharomyces ellipsoidens

  5. NA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It grows in milk and converts it into curd. Lactic acid bacteria produce acids that coagulate and partially digest the milk proteins. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following forms the outer layer of skin and nervous system?

  1. Ectoderm

  2. Mesoderm

  3. Endoderm

  4. All of the above

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct option, it forms the outer layer of skin and nervous system.

Which of the following hormones is produced from Posterior pituitary?

  1. FSH

  2. Thyroid stimulating hormone

  3. Vasopressin

  4. Luteinising hormone

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is the correct option as vasopressin is also known as Antidiuretic hormone (ADH). It stimulates water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Watermelon is a

  1. zayad crop

  2. kharif crop

  3. rabi crop

  4. None of these

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is the correct answer as watermelon is a zayad crop. In this group, plants can tolerate sunshine and wind.

Which of the following is present in animal cells?

  1. Cell wall

  2. Plastid

  3. Plasmodesmata

  4. Centriole

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is present in animal cells and hence, is the correct answer.

Which of the following blood cells help in blood clotting?

  1. Platelets

  2. Red blood cells

  3. White blood cells

  4. None of these

  5. NA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are involved in blood clotting. They adhere to the damaged blood vessels and thromboplastin is liberated from an injured tissue. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which of the following is located at Pusa, New Delhi?

  1. Central Drug Research Institute

  2. Cancer Research Institute

  3. Indian Agriculture Research Institute

  4. Central Forest Research Institute

  5. NA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is located at Pusa road, New Delhi. Hence, it is the correct answer.

Which is the smallest bone in the body?

  1. Humerus

  2. Femur

  3. Incus

  4. Stapes

  5. NA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is the smallest bone found in our body and is present in the ear.

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