Multiple Choice Questions

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Down's syndrome is caused due to

  • monosomy of 21st chromosome

  • trisomy of 21st chromosome

  • an extra chromosome in male

  • an extra chromosome in female


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trisomy of 21st chromosome

Down's syndrome is caused due to trisomy of the 21st chromosomes. The person having this genetic effect are mentally retarded and shows other physical symptoms too.


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Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of

  • vitamin D

  • vitamin K

  • vitamin C

  • vitamin A


Silk is obtained from which stage of silkworm?

  • Egg

  • Pupa

  • Adult

  • Larva


Vivipary germinations are found in

  • Aquatic plants

  • Xerophyte plants

  • Mangrove plants

  • Shrubs


Which one is a weak acid?

  • Citric acid

  • Nitric acid

  • Sulphuric acid

  • Hydrochloric acid


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Magnetic quantum number determines

  • shape of orbitals

  • orientation of orbitals

  • total energy of an-orbital

  • spin of an electron


Which scientist was developed the 'key' for the identification of animals?

  • Goethe

  • Cuvier

  • John Ray

  • Theophrastus


HIV mainly infects

  • Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes

  • Helper lymphocytes

  • Killer lymphocytes

  • Cell mediated T-lymphocytes


Fibers of cotton are obtained from

  • the inner fruit wall

  • calyx

  • seed coat

  • fruit wall


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Seedless fruits are of no use in

  • Coconut

  • Tomato

  • Banana

  • Grape