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Biology PYQ — Page 6

IAS ScienceBiology previous year questions with solutions.

All Biology Questions (140)

Alpha-keratin is a protein, present in

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The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the:

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Corpus luteum is a mass of cells found in

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Daily intake of proteins, recommended for a moderately active woman is

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Oxygen transportation in a human body takes place through 1. Blood 2. Lungs 3. Tissue. The correct sequence of transportation is

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The major component of honey is

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What is the average fat content of buffalo milk?

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Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called

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The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretaoy activity of other endocrine glands. Which one of the following endocrine gland can function independent of the pituitary gland?

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Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: | List-I | | List-II A. | Vitamin | 1. | Pepsin B. | Enzyme | 2. | Carotene C. | Hormone | 3. | Keratin D. | Protein | 4. | Progesterone Codes: ABCD

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Match List-I (Physiological processes) with List-II (Cell organelles) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: | List- I | | List-II A. | Photosynthesis | 1. | Plasma membrane B. | Mineral uptake | 2. | Chloroplast C. | Respiration | 3. | Mitochondria D. | Protein synthesis | 4. | Ribosomes Codes: ABCD

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Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk, include

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Living organisms require at least 27 elements, of which 15 are metals. Among these, those required in major quantities, include

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It is possible to produce seedless tomato fruits by

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Which of the following are associated with Diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults? 1. Higher sugar level in blood 2. Lower sugar level in blood 3. Lower insulin level in blood 4. Higher insulin level in blood Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Codes:

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Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants?

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The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is

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Which of the following would lead to malnutrition? 1. Overnutrition 2. Undernutrition 3. Imbalanced nutrition Select the correct answer by using the codes given below Codes:

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Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against

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Which of the following professional(s) are more likely to run the risk of a permanent change in their cell's DNA? 1. Researchers using Carbon 14 isotope 2. X-ray technician 3. Coal miner 4. Dyer and painter Select the correct answer by using the codes given below Codes:

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