SSC Biology Previous year questions Set 5

41. Biofortification is a [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. method of breeding crops to increase their nutritional value
B. strategy to combat unwanted nutrients in plants
C. the method of developing resistance to insect pests
D. method of plant breeding for disease resistance

Answer –A. method of breeding crops to increase their nutritional value
Explanation-



42.The food in Onion is stored in the form of _______[SSC CGLTier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Cellulose
B. Protein
C. Starch
D. Sugar

Answer –D. Sugar
Explanation-



43.Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamin? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. A
B. C
C. K
D. D

Answer –B. C
Explanation-



44.Which of the following green house gases has the greatest heattrapping ability? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Chlorofluorocarbon
B. Methane
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrous oxide

Answer –A. Chlorofluoro carbon
Explanation-



45.Which among the following has the maximum life span [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Eagle
B. Tortoise
C. Tiger
D. Elephant

Answer –B. Tortoise
Explanation-



46.Which of the following is not connective tissue? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Bone
B. Cartilage
C. Blood
D. Skeletal muscle

Answer –D. Skeletal muscle
Explanation-



47.What are Aldehydes? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Mild oxidising agents
B. Strong oxidising agents
C. Strong reducing agents
D. Mild reducing agents

Answer –C. Strong reducing agents
Explanation-



48.Which organ of human body secretes Insulin? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Pancreas
B. Kidney
C. Gall bladder
D. Liver

Answer –A. Pancreas
Explanation-



49. If a healthy freshwater fish is placed in salt water, what will be the expected consequence? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A.The fish becomes dehydrated and dies
B. The fish becomes bloated and dies
C. The fish suffers from fungal or bacterial disease and dies
D. There is no observable effect on the fish provided there is sufficient food

Answer –A.The fish becomes dehydrated and dies
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50.Cod liver oil from fish is rich in which vitamin? [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B

Answer –B. Vitamin D
Explanation-




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