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Science Quiz 40

author October 28, 2025 No Comments PYQ Quiz

Welcome to your Science Quiz 40

In the human body, which structure is the appendix attached to? (2007)

The large intestine

The small intestine

The gall bladder

The stomach

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Consider the following statements: (2006)

Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee, is a diuretic.
Citric acid is used in soft drinks.
Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of bones and teeth.
Citric acid is a good substitution for ascorbic acid in our nutrition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

1, 2, and 3 only

3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

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None

What is the name of the vessel that delivers the nutrient-rich blood from the stomach & small intestine to the liver? (2006)

Left hepatic artery

Hepatic vein

Right hepatic artery

Hepatic portal vein

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None

Consider the following statements with reference to the human body: (2006)

The common bile duct releases its contents into the stomach.
The pancreatic duct releases its contents into the duodenum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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None

Which one among the following is not a good source of nutritional calcium? (2006)

Rice

Ragi

Skimmed milk

Egg

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None

Assertion (A): All the proteins in our food are digested in small intestine only. Reason (R): The Protein-digesting enzymes from pancreas are released into small intestine. [2005]

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

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None

Assertion (A): All the proteins in our food are digested in small intestine only. Reason (R): The Protein-digesting enzymes from pancreas are released into small intestine. [2005]

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

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None

Assertion (A): The person with diabetes insipidus feels thirsty. Reason (R): A person with diabetes insipidus suffers from excess secretion of vasopressin. [2005]

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

Both (A) and (R) are individually true and R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

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None

Consider the following statements: [2004]

Non-function of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.
Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

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None

10.

The hormone insulin is a: [2004]

Glycolipid

Fatty acid

Peptide

Steroid

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None

Name

Time’s up

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