1Q. ………………… is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms
A. The Chromosome
B. The Cell
C. The Cell wall
D. The Plasma
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life and is often called the building block of life.
2Q. The first living cell was discovered by ……………….
A. Leeuwenhoek
B. Theophrastus
C. Aristotle
D. Lamarck
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The cell walls observed by Hooke gave no indication of the nucleus and other organelles found in most living cells. The first man to witness a live cell under a microscope was Anton van Leeuwenhoek, who in 1674 described the algae Spirogyra.
3Q. Who is known as “Father of Botany”?
A. Leeuwenhoek
B. Aristotle
C. Lamarck
D. Theophrastus
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Botany is the scientific study of plants. The ancient Greek Theophrastus is known as the father or founder of botany.
4Q. The scientists who gave his thought for the first time about the life of plants and animal was……………………
A. Theviranus
B. Dr. Jagadish Chandra Bose
C. Aristotle
D. Charles Darwin
E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Aristotle was also known as the father of Biology and Father of Zoology.
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist born in the city of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern periphery of Classical Greece
5Q. The study of the cell is called ………………………..
A. Biology
B. Zoology
C. Botany
D. Cytology
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The study of cell structure came to be called cytology and that of tissues histology. In the 20th cent. appreciation of the biochemistry of the cell has flourished, along with a better understanding of its structure; cell biology now integrates both chemical and structural information.
6Q. ………………………. is called a powerhouse of the cell
A. Plastids
B. Mitochondria
C. Cell wall
D. Endoplasmic Reticulum
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Because it stepwise oxidation of fuel occurs which result in the release of chemical energy. This energy is stored in the form of ATP
7Q. The bead-like structure found on the chromosome is called ……………………….
A. Genes
B. Centrosomes
C. Cell
D. Ribosomes
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A chromosome is thread-like structure found in the nucleus and bead-like structure found on the chromosome are called genes
8Q. What is the Chemical name of fats?
A. Biotin
B. Retinol
C. Lipids
D. Thiamine
E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Lipids – Fats
Fats are also compounds of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. The main source of fats is ghee, butter, almond, cheese etc.
9Q. …………………. is a process in which the respired oxygen is used in the oxidation of food resulting in the release of energy
A. Aerobic Respiration
B. Anaerobic Respiration
C. Digestion
D. Respiration
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Respiration is a process in which the respired oxygen is used in the oxidation of food resulting in the release of energy.
In the presence of Oxygen – Aerobic Respiration
In the absence of Oxygen – Anaerobic Respiration
10Q. A newborn baby’s heart weight is about……………………
A. 100g
B. 20g
C. 50g
D. 150g
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A newborn baby’s heart weight is about 20g and average heart weight of men is 280-340g while in women is 230-280g
1Q. Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin C?
A. Apple
B. Amla
C. Grapes
D. Orange
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This humble fruit is known to be a rich source of Vitamin C. So much so, that one small amla has as much Vitamin C as 2 medium oranges. Vitamin C has many benefits for skin, hair, and health.
2Q. …………………… is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.
A. Trachoma
B. Blood Pressure
C. Diabetes
D. Pyorrhoea
E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.
3Q. Normal blood pressure of the human body is approximately
A. 90/60 mm Hg
B. 110/80 mm Hg
C. 140/90 mm Hg
D. 120/80 mm Hg.
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels. When used without further specification, “blood pressure” usually refers to the arterial pressure in the systemic circulation. It is usually measured at a person’s upper arm. 140/90 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure or hypertension.
4Q. Trachoma is a disease of the ………………………..
A. Lungs
B. Eye
C. Ear
D. Liver
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Trachoma is a contagious bacterial infection of the eye, causing inflamed granulation on the inner surface of the lids.
5Q. The richest source of vitamin D is …………………
A. Almond
B. Milk
C. Cod liver oil
D. Apple
E. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Cod liver oil is a nutritional supplement derived from the liver of codfish. As with most fish oils, it has high levels of Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid, and docosahexaenoic acid.
6Q. During sleep a man’s blood pressure is……………………………..
A. Fluctuate
B. Increases
C. Decreases
D. Constant
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: An individual’s blood pressure varies with exercise, emotional reactions, sleep, digestion and time of day.
7Q. …………………..is provided by sunlight to the body
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin D
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Vitamin D from Sunlight. Ultraviolet B rays from the sun convert a natural vitamin D precursor present in your skin, 7-dehydrocholesterol, into vitamin D3.
8Q. Psoriasis is a disease connected with
A. Brain
B. Skin
C. Heart
D. Eye
E. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Psoriasis is a skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.
9Q. Malaria is a disease which affects the………………………..
A. Eye
B. Skin
C. Brain
D. Spleen
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans belonging to the genus Plasmodium Malaria affects the spleen, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Mediterranean region.
10Q. Tuberculosis is an infectious ………………..disease
A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungi
D. Algae
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Tuberculosis(TB) is an infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the tissues, especially the lungs.