Which of the following are not the effects of Parathyroid hormone?
(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption
(b) Decreases Ca2+ level in blood
(c) Reabsorption of Ca2+ by renal tubules
(d) Decreases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food
(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (b) and (c) only 2. (a) and (c) only
3. (b), (d) and (e) only 4. (a) and (e) only
Subtopic:  Parathyroid |
 66%
Level 2: 60%+
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Which of the following statements is not true?
1. Flippers of penguins and dolphins are a pair of homologous organs
2. Analogous structures are a result of convergent evolution
3. Sweet potato and potato is an example of analogy
4. Homology indicates common ancestry
Subtopic:  Evidences for evolution |
 74%
Level 2: 60%+
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
1. Increased ventricular pressure causes closing of the semilunar valves.
2. The atrio-ventricular node (AVN) generates an action potential to stimulate atrial contraction.
3. The tricuspid and the bicuspid valves open due to the pressure exerted by the simultaneous contraction of the atria
4. Blood moves freely from atrium to the ventricle during joint diastole
Subtopic:  Human Heart: Cardiac Cycle |
 56%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Match List - I with List - II
List - I (Biological Molecules) List - II (Biological functions)
(a) Glycogen (i) Hormone
(b) Globulin (ii) Biocatalyst
(c) Steroids (iii) Antibody
(d) Thrombin (iv) Storage product
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
2. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
3. (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
4. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Subtopic:  Blood: Blood Clotting | Blood: General Description & RBC |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
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Select the incorrect statement with respect to acquired immunity:
1. Acquired immunity is non-specific type of defense present at the time of birth.
2. Primary response is produced when our body encounters a pathogen for the first time.
3. Anamnestic response is elicited on subsequent encounters with the same pathogen.
4. Anamnestic response is due to memory of first encounter.
Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
 80%
Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following is a correct statement?

1. Mycoplasma have DNA, Ribosome and cell wall.
2. Cyanobacteria are a group of autotrophic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
3. Bacteria are exclusively heterotrophic organisms.
4. Slime moulds are saprophytic organisms classified under Kingdom Monera.
Subtopic:  Kingdom Monera: Introduction | Kingdom Protista: Slime Moulds |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
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The recombination frequency between the genes a & c is 5%, b & c is 15%, b & d is 9%, a & b is 20%, c & d is 24% and a & d is 29%. What will be the sequence of these genes on a linear chromosome?

 
1. a, c, b, d 2. a, d, b, c
3. d, b, a, c 4. a, b, c, d

Subtopic:  Linkage |
 76%
Level 2: 60%+
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Match List-I with List-II with respective to methods of Contraception and their respective actions.
List-I  List-II
(a) Diaphragms (i) Inhibit ovulation and Implantation
(b) Contraceptive Pills (ii) Increase phagocytosis of sperm within Uterus
(c) Intra Uterine Devices (iii) Absence of Menstrual cycle and ovulation following parturition
(d) Lactational Amenorrhea (iv) They cover the cervix blocking the entry of sperms

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
2. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
3. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
4. (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Subtopic:  Contraception: Barrier Methods & IUDs | Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception & Terminal Methods |
 84%
Level 1: 80%+
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I  List - II
(a) Bronchioles (i) Dense Regular Connective Tissue
(b) Goblet cell (ii) Loose Connective Tissue
(c) Tendons (iii) Glandular Tissue
(d) Adipose Tissue (iv) Ciliated Epithelium
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
3. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
4. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Subtopic:  Connective Tissue |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I:  In a scrubber the exhaust from the thermal plant is passed through the electric wires to charge the dust particles.
Statement II:  Particulate matter (PM 2.5) cannot be removed completely by scrubber but can be removed by an electrostatic precipitator.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Level 4: Below 35%
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