Welcome to your Science Quiz 45
1.
Match List I (Endocrine glands) with List II (Hormones secreted) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists. [2000]
List II
I. Gonads
II. Pituitary
III. Pancreas
IV. Adrenal
List II
- A) Insulin
- B) Progesterone
- C) Growth hormones
- D) Cortisone
2.
Insect-resistant cotton plants have been genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a/an: [2000]
3.
Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnological approach for commercial production of: [2000]
4.
The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by: [2000]
5.
Assertion (A): In human beings, the females play a major role in determining the sex of the offspring. Reason (R): Women have two- ‘X’ chromosomes. [2000]
6.
Assertion (A): “DNA Fingerprinting” has become a powerful tool to establish paternity and identity of criminals in rape and assault cases. Reason (R): Trace evidence such as hairs, saliva and dried semen are adequate for DNA analysis. [2000]
7.
In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilised? [1999]
8.
Match the hormones in List I with items in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [1999]
List I
I. Adrenaline
II. Estrogen
III. Insulin
IV. Pheromones
List II
- A) Anger, fear, danger
- B) Attracting partners through sense of smell
- C) Females
- D) Glucose
9.
Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of: [1999]
10.
Match List I (Drugs / Chemicals) with List II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [1999]
List I
I. Atropine
II. Ether
III. Nitroglycerine
IV. Pyrethrin
List II
- A) Local anaesthesia
- B) Heart trouble
- C) Dilation of pupil
- D) Mosquito control
