Read the following statements:
(i) Trichoderma is a symbiotic algae which is common in root ecosystems and effective against several plant pathogens
(ii) Dragonflies are biocontrol agents
(iii) Bacillus thuringiensis spores are mixed in alcohol and sprayed to vulnerable plants like brassicas and fruit trees
(iv) Baculoviruses attack arthropods and other insects
(v) Nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) have species-specific, broad spectrum insecticidal applications

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. (i) and (iii)

2. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

3. (ii) and (v)

4. (ii) and (iv)

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Assertion: Yeast such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae are used in baking industry.
Reason: Carbon dioxide produced during fermentation causes bread dough to rise by thermal expansion.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

3. Assertion is true but reason is false

4. Both assertion and reason are false
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Assertion (A): While working on Staphylocci, Alexander Fleming observed that Penicillium notatum inhibits the growth of the bacteria.
Reason (R): This inhibiting chemical was commercially extracted and its full potential was established by Alexander Fleming.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 
3. (A) is True, (R) is false 
4. (A) is false, (R) is True 
Subtopic:  Microbes in Household Products |
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Assertion (A): Biofertilizers are preferred over chemical fertilizers.
Reason (R): Chemical fertilizers are more hazardous to the environment.

1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
2. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 
3. (A) is True, (R) is False 
4. (A) is False, (R) is True 
Subtopic:  Microbes as Biofertilizer |
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Assertion (A): Most of the orchid species seedlings cannot proceed with development in the absence of symbiotic fungi.
Reason (R): Lichens contain symbiotically associated fungi.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 
3. (A) is true, (R) is false 
4. (A) is false, (R) is true 
Subtopic:  Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
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Assertion: Azolla pinnata is used as biofertilizer in rice cultivation.
Reason: Azolla performs nitrogen fixation with the help of symbiotic bacterium Bacillus.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

3. Assertion is true but reason is false

4. Both assertion and reason are false
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Match the columns:
Column-I Column-II
1. Rotenone (i) Chrysanthemum
cinerarifolium
2. Nicotine (ii) Derris elliptica
3. Azadiractin (iii) Azadirachta indica
4. Pyrethrum and
cinerin
(iv) Nicotiana tabacum

1. A = (ii), B = (iv), C = (i), D = (iii)

2. A = (ii), B = (iv), C = (iii), D = (i)

3. A = (iii), B = (iv), C = (i), D = (ii)

4. A = (i), B = (ii), C = (iv), D = (iii)
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Read the given statements and select the correct option:

A - Trichoderma is an effective biocontrol agent of several plant pathogens.
B - B. thuringiensis is effective against larvae of bollworm.


1. Both A and B are correct

2. Both A and B are incorrect

3. Only A is correct

4. Only B is correct

Subtopic:  Microbes in Biocontrol Agent |
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Match the items in column "A' and coloum 'B' and choose the correct answer 

Column I Column II
A. Lady bird  (i) Methano bacterium 
B. Mycorrhiza  (ii) Trichoderma 
C. Biological control (iii) Aphids
D. Biogas (iv) Glomus 

The correct answer is 

A B C D
(1)  ii  iv   iii   i
(2)  iii   iv  ii  i
(3)  iv  i  ii  iii 
(4)  iii  ii  i  iv
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Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?

Microbe

Application

Application

1

Clostridium butylicum

Lipase

removal of oil stains

2

Trichoderma polysporum

Cyclosporin A

immunosuppressive drug

3

Monascus purpureus

Statins

lowering of blood cholesterol

4

Streptococcus

Streptokinase

removal of clot from blood vessel

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