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S&T [DAY 53] 

Q.1) With reference to Plant and Animal cells, consider the following statements:

1. Animal cells do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts but plant cells do.
2. Plant and animal cells are both eukaryotic cells.
3. Animal and plant cells both are mostly round and irregular in shape.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Consider the following statements and select the correct statements from the code given below:

1. Platelets are found only in the blood of mammals.
2. Plasma is the main component of blood and consists of mainly water.
3. RBCs contain mitochondria when they are mature.
4. WBCs are the defense mechanism of the human body for fighting infections.

Choose the appropriate code:

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.3) Which of the following statements correctly defines innate immunity?

1. Inborn immune mechanisms that do not depend upon previous exposure to an antigen.
2. Immunity one develops in a lifetime.
3. When most of the people became immune to an infectious disease.
4. Immunity that is borrowed from another source and lasts for short time.

Q.4) Consider the following statements with reference to Non communicable diseases and identify the incorrect statement:

1. More people die due to communicable diseases than non-communicable diseases globally.
2. Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths.
3. Two third of all NCD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
4. Diabetes, cancer, heart diseases and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for over 70% of all deaths worldwide.

Q.5) Consider the following statements with reference to Reverse vaccinology:

1. Reverse vaccinology uses the expressed genomic sequences to find new potential vaccines.
2. The major advantage for reverse vaccinology is finding vaccine targets quickly and efficiently.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.6) Consider the following statements about Virus:

1. Virus can only multiply inside the living cells of an organism
2. Virus are considered to borderline between living and non-living.
3. RNA viruses accumulate more genetic changes (mutations) than DNA viruses.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Consider the following statements with reference to Middle East Respiratory syndrome:

1. It is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus.
2. Approximately 85% of reported patients with MERS-CoV infection have died
3. The virus does not seem to pass easily from person to person unless there is close contact.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Consider the following pairs about Hormone and their function:

Hormone                                :           function

1. Serotonin :           stabilises mood, feeling and wellbeing.
2. Insulin :           helps in regulating blood sugar level in body.
3. Adrenaline :           elevates blood pressure and boosts energy supplies.

Which of the above given pairs are correctly matched?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.9) Consider the following statements with reference to Adjuvant (ingredient used in some vaccines):

1. It is pharmacological or immunological agent that reduces the immune response of a vaccine.
2. The precise mechanisms of many adjuvants remain largely undefined.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.10) With reference to plant tissues, consider the following statements:

1. Pholem is a plant tissue specially designed for transporting water and nutrients.
2. Xylem tissues in plants carries foods made in the leaves to all other parts of the plant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.11) Which of the following diseases are infectious?

1. Dengue
2. Chikungunya
3. Rotavirus
4. Hepatitis A

Select the correct code

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.12) Consider the following statements describing about particular disease

1. It is contagious and highly fatal animal diseases.
2. Mortality is close to 100 percent in it.
3. It is not a threat to human beings since it only spreads from animals to other animals.

Identify the appropriate disease:

1. Yellow fever
2. African swine fever
3. Brucellosis
4. Nipah Virus

Q.13) Which of the statements given below is/are correct differences between angiosperm and gymnosperm (two major groups of vascular seed plants)?

1. Gymnosperm are seed producing while angiosperm do not produce seeds.
2. Angiosperms are generally bisexual and rarely unisexual while gymnosperm are generally unisexual and rarely bisexual.

Select the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.14) Which of the following are characteristics of enzymes?

1. Enzymes are highly specific in their action
2. Enzymes activity in body is independent of body temperature and pH.
3. Enzymes are mostly protein that act as biological catalyst in body.

Select the correct code

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.15) Consider the following statements and identify the incorrect statement:

1. India has the second largest number of tobacco users in the world
2. Kerala is known as the ‘diabetes capital of India’.
3. Kala-azar is endemic to Indian subcontinent.
4. None

Q.16) Consider the below statements about protozoa:

1. They can be either free-living or parasitic
2. They are not found in fresh water.
3. Some examples of protozoa are Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena and Trypanosoma.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.17) The term ‘Superbug’ is associated with

1. Computer Trojan
2. ATP
3. Virus
4. Antimicrobial resistance

Q.18) Which of the following is/are not correct about haemoglobin:

1. It transfers oxygen from the lungs to the needy tissues of the body.
2. It is only found in Red Blood Cells.

Choose the correct code:

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.19) Which among the following disease is latest to be eliminated from India according to WHO?

1. Trachoma
2. Polio
3. Small Pox
4. Yaws

Q.20) With reference to Corona Virus, consider the following statements?

1. It is RNA based Virus.
2. It was first detected in Wuhan
3. SARS-CoV-2 has spike proteins which contain a receptor-binding domain (RBD).

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. None

Q.21) Consider the following statements regarding Indian Rhino Vision 2020.

1. It is a joint programme of Assam Forest Department, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) India, and the International Rhino Foundation.
2. Its goal is to achieve a rhino population to 3,000 in seven protected areas in Assam.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Q.22) Which of the following species of dolphins is/are endangered?

1. Ganges dolphin
2. Irrawaddy dolphins
3. Indus river dolphins

Select the correct answer using the code below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above

Q.23) Consider the following statements regarding the National Tiger Conservation Authority:

1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
2. It was established in 1975 following a recommendation of tiger task force constituted by then PM.
3. It is responsible for implementation of project tiger to protect endangered tigers.

Which of the statements give above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above

Q.24) Recently ‘Umngot river’ was in news , it flows through which of the following states of India?

1. Meghalaya
2. Maharashtra
3. Karnataka
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q.25) Consider the following statements regarding Asia Pacific Trade Agreement.

1. It was formerly known as the Bangkok Agreement and was signed in 1975
2. It is a preferential trade agreement between Countries of Asia pacific.
3. It is also the ONLY operational trade agreement which links India and China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. All of the above

Q.26) Consider the following pairs:

            GI Tags : : States

1. Kohbar Art : : Jharkhand
2. Chokuwa rice : : Bihar
3. Telia Rumal : : Andhra Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 3 only
4. All of the above

Q.27) Consider the following statements about World Cities Culture forum:

1. World Cities Culture Forum is a network of local governments and cultural sector leaders from 40 world cities.
2. WCCF enables the policy makers of member cities to share research and intelligence, while exploring the vital role of culture in prosperity.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.28) Which of the following is listed under rare diseases list of India?

1. Sickle cell anemia
2. Typhoid
3. Hepatitis B
4. Blood cancer

Q.29) The ‘SATAT’ initiative is related to which of the following?

1. Promotion of compressed bio gas a green transport fuel
2. Conservation of forest resources in tribal belts
3. Conservation of petroleum and diesel
4. Promotion of start-ups in renewable energy

Q.30) With reference to “Thwaite Glaciers” consider the following statements:

1. It is located in western coast of Greenland.
2. Thwaites’s melting contributes 4% to global sea level rise each year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 and 2

Q.31) A shopkeeper sells steel plates at the rate of Rs 45 each and earns a commission of 4%. He also sells copper utensils at the rate of Rs 80 each and earns a commission of 20%. How much amount of commission will he earn in two weeks, if he sells 10 steel plates and 6 copper utensils a day?

1. Rs 1,890
2. Rs 1,950
3. Rs 1,596
4. Rs 2,050

Q.32) From a container of milk, 5 litres of milk is replaced with 5 litres of water. This process is repeated. Thus in two attempts, the ratio of milk and water became 81:19. The initial amount of milk in the container was

1. 50 litres
2. 45 litres
3. 40 litres
4. 25 litres

Read the following passage and the answer the items that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.

The whole biosphere, like the individual organisms that live inside it, exists in a chemically dynamic state.  In this homeostatic system, a great number of organic compounds are synthesized, transformed, and decomposed continuously; together, these processes constitute the major parts of the carbon cycle.  For the smooth operation of this cycle, degradation is just as important as synthesis:  the green plants produce great quantities of polymers, such as cellulose, and innumerable other compounds like alkaloids, terpenes, and flavonoids, that green plants cannot use as sources of energy during respiration.  The release of the carbon in these compounds for recycling depends almost entirely on the action of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and certain types of fungi.  Some bacteria and fungi possess the unique and extremely important biochemical asset of being able to catalyze the oxidation of numerous inert products, thereby initiating reaction sequences that produce carbon dioxide and so return much carbon to a form that actively enters into life cycles once again.

Q.33) The passage contains information that would answer which of the following questions about the carbon cycle?

1. What are some of the compounds that are broken down in the carbon cycle?
2. Why are some compounds that are involved in the carbon cycle less reactive than others?
3. What role do bacteria and fungi play in the carbon cycles?

Choose the correct code

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 2 only
4. 1 and 3 only

Q.34) Which of the following is the primary reason that degradation is as important as synthesis to the smooth operation of the carbon cycle as implied by the author?

1. Most of the polymers and organic compounds found in the plant kingdom are chemically unstable.
2. The synthesis of some organic material deprives life processes of an energy source.
3. Decomposition permits the recycling of carbon that would otherwise be fixed in certain substances.
4. Many organisms cannot use plants as a source of food, but can feed on bacteria and Fungi.

Q.35) The author’s contention about the importance of bacteria and fungi in the production of energy for life processes would be most clearly strengthened if which of the following were found to be true?

1. Both aerobes and anaerobes provide sources of energy through the decomposition of organic material.
2. Most compounds containing carbon are unavailable as energy sources except to some bacteria and fungi.
3. Bacteria and fungi break down inert material in ways that do not involve oxidation.
4. Many compounds remain inert, even in the presence of bacteria and fungi.

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One’s level of preparedness is always different for different subjects. Even within a subject, one’s comfort level may vary with topics. For example, one might be more comfortable in solving questions of Polity than Economics and within Polity also, one might be at ease with questions on fundamental rights than Parliament. The level of comfort and ease that one has with a subject/ topic gets manifested in the examination. However, there is no conscious effort by aspirants to micro analyze these aspects. Now, coming to the second aspect i.e. the mistakes that one commits in answering MCQs, it can be said that there are mainly four reasons behind incorrect responses in the OMR sheet. They are:

1. Lack of information
2. Lack of analytical ability
3. Silly mistakes
4. Excessive risk-taking

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1. Lack of information: You simply don’t know the information. You are clueless and that’s why you don’t attempt the question. For example, you may have never come across a regime called the ‘Wassenaar Agreement’ during your preparation and you can’t do much about it. The lack of information is pardonable and rectifiable. You can read more and gather more information. That is within your reach.
2. Lack of analytical ability: You know the concept but the question is a twisted one and you are not able to apply the concept. For example, in a question asking you to identify the climate type of a region based on certain given parameters like precipitation, temperature, and air density, you might find it difficult to mark the correct option even if you are aware of all the options given in the question! That is clearly a lack of application and you can overcome it by developing a habit of framing questions in your mind while you study any topic.
3. Silly mistakes: This habit is unpardonable. You know the concept, you become happy, you misread the question, you mark the incorrect answer and you are out of the race! Such mistakes reveal your hurriedness while answering the question. A simple mistake of reading ‘chose the incorrect option’ as ‘chose the correct option’ can destroy your chances. It means that you need to have patience and focus while attempting the paper.
4. Excessive risk-taking: You are confused between the options and just in order to increase your attempts, you make wild guesses and try your luck only to repent eventually. Risk-taking is an art and one must be very careful while doing the guesswork in confusing questions. If you are not lucky enough, it can spoil your chances.

You will realize that these problems will have different meanings for different people. For example, one might find a lack of information as the main culprit in answering wrong the questions on Culture while in Polity, lack of analytical ability is usually the culprit. The point here is that you must analyse your preparation on these yardsticks by applying them on different subjects/ topics. If one is having a headache, he/ she can’t have the same medicine for fever. Isn’t it.

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