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Basic Science GK Questions for Competitive Exam

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Q :  

The scientific study of insects is called-

(A) Ichthyology

(B) Entomology

(C) Parasitology

(D) Mechanology

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The name 'Biology' was given to-

(A) Aristotle

(B) Lamarck

(C) Darwin

(D) Linnaeus

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The method of acquiring knowledge about old age and time effect is called

(A) Oncology

(B) Gerontology

(C) Teratology

(D) Ornithology

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Presented the modern ideology of the origin of living beings-

(A) Miller

(B) Darwin

(C) Khorana

(D) Oparin

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

What is insect culture?

(A) Science of growing insects

(B) the science of studying animals

(C) the science of studying fish

(D) Science of killing insects

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Consider the following:

1. Bat 2. Bear 3. Rodent In which of the above types of animals the phenomenon of hibernation can be observed?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Consider the following statements-

1. Tapeworm is bisexual.

2. Roundworms have different sexes.

3. Filaria worm is a nematode.

4. GW is annelid. Which of these are correct?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(C) 3 and 4

(D) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which one of the following organisms does not belong to the class of the other three organisms?

(A) crab

(B) Baruthi

(C) Scorpion

(D) spider

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

With reference to the mammal 'Dugong' found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.

2. It is found along the entire coastline of India.

3. It has been given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 only

(C) 1 and 3

(D) only 3

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Consider the following animals:

1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammals?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : B

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