Welcome to your Science Quiz 42
1.
With reference to the blood in a normal person, which one of the following statements is correct? [2002]
2.
Consider the following plants: [2002]
- Bougainvillea
- Carnations
- Cocoa
- Grapes
Which of these plants are propagated by stem cuttings?
3.
In the context of organic evolution, the loss of limbs of snakes is explained by the phenomenon of: [2002]
4.
When one gene controls two or more different characters simultaneously, the phenomenon is called: [2002]
5.
With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:
- The production of somatropin goes up when a person exercises.
- Men’s testes produce progesterone.
- Women’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone.
- Stress causes the adrenal to release very less amount of cortisol than usual.
Which of these statements are correct?
6.
Which one of the following is monogamous? [2002]
7.
In a bisexual flower, if androecium and gynoecium mature at different times, the phenomenon is known as: [2002]
8.
Which one of the following statements is not correct? [2002]
9.
Which one of the following statements is correct? [2002]
10.
Assertion (A): Drinking of whisky increases the frequency of urination. [2002] Reason (R): Alcohol intake speeds up the secretion of vasopressin in the body.
