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šŸ“˜ Digestive System- IšŸ“š Nutrition - General Facts
Q1
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding fats? 1. Fats are needed for the formation of cell membrane. 2. Fats help the body to absorb calcium from food. 3. Fats are required to repair damaged tissue. 4. Body cannot release energy in fats as quickly as the energy in carbohydrates.
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Digestive System- VIII: Diseases of Digestive SystemšŸ“š Diseases and Symptoms
Q2
People suffering from 'anorexia nervosa'
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ General MiscellaneousšŸ“š Miscellaneous
Q3
Rachel Carson's famous book, Silent Spring refers to
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Reproduction in Organisms- III (Phases of Reproduction)šŸ“š Gestation
Q4
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Amnion contains fluid. 2. Ultrasound scan can detect the sex of an embryo.
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Endocrine Glands- behind stomachšŸ“š Pancreas and secreted hormones
Q5
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Gland): A. Pancreas, B. Pituitary, C. Adrenals, D. Kidneys List-II (Hormone): 1. Cortisol, 2. Vitamin D, 3. Thyroid stimulating hormone, 4. Glucagon
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ MorphologyšŸ“š Transpiration
Q6
Which of the following structures of a plant is responsible for transpiration?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ General MiscellaneousšŸ“š Miscellaneous
Q7
Biodiversity is richer in
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Botany- Plant Classification- CryptogamsšŸ“š Bryophyta
Q8
Which of the following does not possess a specialized conducting tissue for transport of water and other substances in plants?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Micro-Nutrients: MineralsšŸ“š Macro-Nutrient Minerals
Q9
Deficiency of which of the following elements is responsible for weakening of bones? 1. Calcium 2. Phosphorus 3. Nitrogen 4. Carbon
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Classification of KingdomšŸ“š Phylum Arthropoda
Q10
Among the following animals, choose the one having three pairs of legs.
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - I
šŸ“˜ Classification of KingdomšŸ“š Phylum Aschelminthes/Nematoda
Q11
Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Digestive System- IšŸ“š Nutrition - General Facts
Q12
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Circulatory System- I (Blood and its Cells)šŸ“š Blood Groups
Q13
Which of the statements given below are correct regarding blood donation? 1. A person having blood group 'A' can donate blood to persons having blood group 'A' and blood group 'AB'. 2. A person having blood group 'AB' can donate blood to persons having blood group 'A', 'B', 'AB' or 'O'. 3. A person with blood group 'O' can donate blood to persons having any blood group. 4. A person with blood group 'O' can receive blood from the person of any of the blood groups.
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Excretory System-II: Human Excretory SystemšŸ“š General Facts
Q14
Which one among the following is the correct pathway for the elimination of urine?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Major Cell TypesšŸ“š Comparison between Plant and Animal Cell
Q15
Which of the following parts are found in both plant and animal cells?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Circulatory System- I (Blood and its Cells)šŸ“š Blood vessels- Artery, Vein, Capillary
Q16
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Coronary artery supplies blood to heart muscles. 2. Pulmonary vein supplies blood to lungs. 3. Hepatic artery supplies blood to kidneys. 4. Renal vein supplies blood to kidneys.
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Classification of KingdomšŸ“š Phylum Aschelminthes/Nematoda
Q17
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Animal): A. Ascaris, B. Malarial parasite, C. Housefly, D. Cow List-II (Phyla): 1. Mammalia, 2. Arthropoda, 3. Nematoda, 4. Protozoa
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ Classification of KingdomšŸ“š Fungi
Q18
Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ General MiscellaneousšŸ“š Miscellaneous
Q19
Which one among the following cattle breed produces highest amount of milk?
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II
šŸ“˜ General MiscellaneousšŸ“š Miscellaneous
Q20
Arrange the following tiger reserves of India from North to South: 1. Indravati 2. Dudhwa 3. Bandipur 4. Similipal
šŸŽÆ UPSC CDS 2014 - II